,my name is Stephen Smith, and I’m currently working towards my BFA in Fine Arts at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Design Architecture Art and Planning (DAAP). 

I have always been fascinated with visual imagery, fueled by my vivid imagination. My initial visual storytelling pieces were inwardly focused on my perspective of the world around me. However, as I matured and began to understand the nuances of human interaction; I broadened my visual narrative and storytelling to include more socio-political perspectives. This pivot in my work has allowed me to amplify the voices of oppressed groups and create social commentary utilizing various artistic mediums. 

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My work in the area of fine art has facilitated opportunities within the area of graphic design and while these two disciplines; fine art and graphic design present differently, each is art. As a creative, I seek to reimagine the traditional in moving between mediums and disciplines. I am about the conversation and my art is about creating the space and place to discuss different narratives. 

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