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Still We Rise

Chyna Addarey

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After losing her hearing, Chyna turned to art as a powerful form of expression and connection. She is a mixed media artist who works with yarns, digital art, acrylic paint, and beading, creating vibrant fusions of texture and color. Her practice often centers on portraiture, with a particular focus on drawing faces and accentuating the contours of the cheeks to highlight individuality and emotion. Through her layered techniques, Chyna explores resilience, identity, and beauty, inviting viewers to experience the strength and depth within each piece.
After losing her hearing, Chyna turned to art as a powerful form of expression and connection. She i...

Still We Rise, speaks to the unbreakable spirit that persists despite hardship. It reminds us that even in the face of injustice, oppression, or obstacles, there is a power within the community to rise, to heal, and to flourish. Through this work, I want to honour the courage of those who came before us and inspire those who come after us to keep moving forward with strength and hope. 

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Digital artwork with of a black woman with bantu knots abstract colouring and "Still We Rise" in text
Digital artwork with of a black woman with two braid and abstract colouring and "Still We Rise" in text
Digital artwork  with 3 black women in the shape pf a phoenix and abstract colouring and "Still We Rise" in text

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Still We Rise

Still We Rise, speaks to the unbreakable spirit that persists despite hardship. It reminds us that even in the face of injustice...

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