Watercolorist Darius Steward often feels like he's living in different worlds. One is grounded by his deep connection to the place where he grew up – in the city of East Cleveland with a loving mom in humble surroundings. The other is the place he's at today, a world of formality, higher education, political correctness and social norms. Through the universal language of art, he connects these experiences in hopes of sparking a conversation about race, values and culture.
Artist Darius Steward
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