A Personal Journey with Art and Justice

Art isn’t just about what we see. It’s about what we feel, what we experience. I’ve always thought that art goes beyond just self-expression. It touches our lives in ways that we might not even realize at first. Like when you look at a painting and suddenly feel a rush of emotions or a shift in your perspective. That’s something special.  It’s like art has this incredible power to transform us, to reshape how we see the world. 

The Inspiration Behind My Painting of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

I remember when I first decided to paint Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was an icon or a trailblazer.Her story resonates with me on a deep level. I’ve always admired her courage, her intellect, and her relentless fight for justice. She wasn’t just a judge; she was a force of nature. And that’s something I wanted to capture in my painting. Not just her image, but her essence, her spirit, everything she stood for.

How Art Connects Us to Bigger Themes

When I was working on this piece, I couldn’t help but think about how art connects us to something bigger. Ginsburg’s work wasn’t just about legal battles; it was about changing minds and hearts, about pushing society forward. That’s the kind of impact I want my art to have. I want people to look at this painting and feel something. Maybe it’s a sense of admiration, maybe it’s a bit of inspiration.

Art as a Tool for Social Change

Art has this way of getting under our skin, making us think and feel in ways that words alone can’t. When I think about Ginsburg’s legacy, it’s clear that she used the law in a similar way. She challenged norms, pushed boundaries, and made us reconsider what equality really means. That’s what I wanted to reflect in my painting—a sense of challenge. I think that’s why art and justice go hand in hand. They’re both about creating change, about making the world a better place.

A Painting That Tells a Story

At the end of the day, I want this painting to tell a story. Not just the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, but the story of anyone who’s ever fought for something bigger than themselves. It’s a reminder that art isn’t just about what we see, but about what we feel and what we do.