VAN BANKSTON

“My artwork is about being authentic, editing the world, editing my life to what is the truth.  Going beyond the things I have done or acquired, I find myself to be abstract—like my art.  With my painting, I want to create and evoke a visual pathway to experience spirituality.  I hope my art encourages others to self-reflect; that it makes them stop, pause, take a breath, and contemplate.  I hope it is a respite that is lifegiving, empowering, and supportive of self-discovery.”