Auudi Dorsey - Every other weekend - Acrilic and pastel on canvas - 2020 - 120X150 cm
AUUDI Dorsey
Born in New Orleans, USA, 1992
Lives and works in New Orleans, USA
AUUDI’s paintings often reflect his own emotions from the past and present. Whether good or bad, he’s not afraid to express the reality of his life and broader black experiences. AUUDI’s works focus on black subjects in quotidian scenes. These pieces serve as a source of pride and a reminder of where he came from. These paintings represent all of the “black kids from the hood,” both those who’ve gotten out, as well as those who have not. AUUDI’s paintings attempt to reveal the hidden stories that often go untold, depicting those living outside the “visible” part of New Orleans. As a result, his subjects often reflect themes of poverty, joy, pain, and celebration of black life in his home city. “I want to define the layers of black lives in New Orleans and how adversity can be turned into an opportunity.”