London Ladd

Student art

London Ladd

My visual thesis is inspired by my belief in the strength and courage of African American people. My artworks capture an emotional journey or moment that radiates, connecting across the vast spectrum of the African American experience. The mixed media pieces are layered with textures, colors, and energy that blend into one another, emitting life from the subject matter with each brushstroke. Each image speaks to the representation of the everyday life’s joys, sorrows, and pains of the Black experience with respect and honor so that viewers can connect on a deeper level beyond the canvas.

London Ladd, currently pursuing an MFA in Illustration at Syracuse University, uses a mixed media approach to bring his diverse subjects to life. His goal is to open a visual arts community center for lower-income families so they can create their own art. London lives in Syracuse, New York.