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Black Beauty and Love: Art by Saiyana Suzumura

  • Writer: southendstories
    southendstories
  • Aug 17, 2020
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 18, 2020


untitled piece (framed), by Saiyana Suzumura

My name is Saiyana Suzumura, I reside in Rainier Beach. I’m nineteen years old, I am a self taught artist. The art I create is a reflection of me, my style has evolved over the course of nineteen years. I used to always and only draw anime (a Japanese style of animation) and my mom would always ask me why I never drew Black people and it was because I just never had reference to Black anime characters, you don’t really see them in anime, and when you do they are not even portrayed correctly. I began to draw more realistic looking self portraits. One day after drawing one of my friends, I just began to draw all kinds of Black women, and Black people in general, amongst other ethnics who are not portrayed beautifully in this society, but I want to capture the beauty of Black beauty and love in my art. Since drawing with my new found style I’ve explored other ways of communicating social awareness through my drawings and paintings. I want my art to empower my people:


Black love, by Saiyana Suzumura
Black is divine, by Saiyana Suzumura
Kizo Kun, by Saiyana Suzumura
untitled, by Saiyana Suzumura

© 2020 Saiyana Suzumura

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fursuitcrafts
Apr 13

Black Beauty and Love: Art by Saiyana Suzumura reflects a unique blend of emotion, elegance, and artistic depth. Her work often explores themes of identity, beauty, and connection through expressive forms and rich visual storytelling. With a modern yet delicate approach, she captures powerful feelings in every piece. The fine attention to detail and creative vision in her art can be compared to the craftsmanship of a Kemono Fursuit, where every element is thoughtfully designed. Her artistic expression continues to inspire audiences, celebrating both individuality and the beauty found in emotional storytelling.

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