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Artist: Sam Bearden | Location: Irondale, AL

Taking Up Space (Growth Mindset)

  • Festival Year

    2023

  • Medium

    Charcoal on (3) illustration boards

  • Dimensions

    120" x 90"

  • Sale Price

    NFS

Artist Statement

Taking Up Space (Growth Mindset) was inspired by my personal journey with how I was and wanted to exist in the world around me, transitioning from someone who had spent so many years of my life letting others dictate how I interacted with and allowed myself to be in the world, to someone who let themselves unapologetically take up space and live authentically. I had confined myself in this box that was not of my own making, denying myself the ability to really be myself. After spending time reflecting, I started to open up and slowly unravel from the confines I was placed in. Slowly allowing myself grace, patience, and comfort as I became more confident and build my relationship with myself and who I want to be. The figure eventually reaches a point, with outstretched arms, that represents someone who has decided to authentically and unapologetically take up the space we all deserve to in the world.

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