Wanda Ewing
Born in 1970, Wanda Ewing was raised in the city of Omaha, NE. After completing 2 years at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, she relocated to San Francisco, CA. There, she received her Bachelor of Fine Art degree in Printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute. Afterwards, Wanda attended the University of Iowa where she received her Master of Art and Master of Fine Art degrees in printmaking. She is currently an assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
Statement:
The images I create address issues concerning race, beauty standards, sexuality and identity. I openly explore these topics utilizing imagery found in popular culture. I use humorous narratives as a device for engaging the viewer. My goal as an artist is to continue making work about living in contemporary society. I acknowledge the past, ponder the future, but want to talk about what is happening here and now. Initially, my images appear to be addressing issues solely from the perspective of a black woman for black women. Closer examination reveals that the issues addressed we all share despite our different ethnic backgrounds, gender or orientation. These ideas manifest in the form of prints or paintings.
