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Jacquelyn (2023) by YoYo Lander

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YoYo Lander is an American fine artist based in Los Angeles, California

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In YoYo Lander’s Dynamic Portraits, Layers of Stained Paper Capture Light and Shadow

From individually stained snippets of watercolor paper, YoYo Lander collages elaborate portraits.

 All images courtesy of YoYo Lander

“Hold That Thought #1” (2021), stained, washed, and collaged watercolor paper on watercolor paper, 20 x 16 inches

“The Parts of Me That Get No Applause #2” (2022), stained, washed and collaged watercolor paper on watercolor paper, 24 x 15.5 inches

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YoYo Lander

Have Tears Sometimes, 2020

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YoYo Lander, Hold That Thought #2, Stained, washed, and collaged watercolor paper on watercolor paper, 2021, 20 x 18 in.

YoYo Lander is a figurative visual artist. Her art explores the essence of people of color. Her objective is to highlight that the Black community is multifaceted rather than monolithic. She prioritizes nuance, empathy, and embodied expressions in her figures.

Lander’s process is extremely intricate and technical. She sources her paper, dyes the pieces individually, and subsequently cuts and organizes them into compelling, emotionally resonant compositions. And on top of all that, her work is gorgeous—looking at this piece is a delightful indulgence.

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yoyo lander. countenance #1, 2022.

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Kenni (2022) by artist YoYo Lander

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Philena (2022) by YoYo Lander