D’Marlyd Salort
she/her
I am a multidisciplinary artist from Boriken, also known as Puerto Rico, and my work is inspired by observations and lived experiences. I work primarily with acrylics and oils on canvas. I use painters knives, thick layers of paint, and bold gestures for my acrylic pieces to express intense emotions. For my oil pieces I use thin, diluted layers of paint applied hours or sometimes days apart to convey unstructured notions that require more contemplation. I am flexible throughout this process and often the finished work presents differently to the initial concept. While my acrylic and oil work tend to showcase explorations into my inner world, my printmaking focuses on storytelling, and educating viewers about my culture. As an artist I see myself as a guide, and my work as a path to encourage viewers to be in tune with their humanity should they choose to walk with me.
