The Face of Pain for All The Unanswered Crimes

by Stephon Watson

About the Artist

My name is Stephon Watson, I grew up in White Plains NY, and I'm a visual artist of various mediums, including painting, drawing/illustration, and graphic design.

The inspiration behind my artwork derives from when I was a child. Throughout my adolescence I could see how unhappy, miserable, and self-destructive the idea of not believing in yourself and living out your passion could make someone feel, ultimately pushing those closes to you away. I wanted to promise myself that I wouldn't fall into the same cycle of un-fulfillment that so many fall victim to. I decided to use art not only as an outlet but as a visual example that if you have faith and self-perseverance you can achieve the desires of your heart and have a life that's worth living, this is why I create! 

My Art piece, The Face of Pain for All The Unanswered Crimes is inspired by the unjust killings of unarmed black men in America. I wanted to portray the feeling of suffocation that America tries to evoke on people of color and how we are willing to fight for the basic right of equality regardless of the size of the obstacle presented in front of us.