VADARIUS DESEAN 

VaDarius Desean is an oil portraiture artist whose work is inspired by culture and society, drawing from lived experience, memory, and nostalgia to explore identity and human connection. Growing up surrounded by the rich landscapes of Alabama, he was drawn to art from an early age. His practice is informed by social issues, human emotion, culture, and identity, using portraiture to reflect both personal and collective narratives.

His process begins by allowing photographs or meaningful objects connected to each piece to guide the work. Through his art, VaDarius aims to evoke a sense of warmth, self-reflection, recognition, and joy.

When not creating, he can be found enjoying great food, traveling the world, and listening to music—often jokingly referred to as a human jukebox. Follow his journey on all platforms (@vadariusdesean) for behind-the-scenes looks at his latest pieces.