Artist Profile: Darian Stewart
Overview
Darian Stewart is an interdisciplinary Black artist and designer whose work weaves Southern heritage with contemporary urban experience. Originally from Arkansas and now based in New York City, Stewart explores identity, memory, and community through richly layered mixed media compositions. A 2022 Parsons graduate, his visual storytelling blends oil painting, rhinestones, fabric, and collage—merging fine art with cultural symbolism.
The Hill offers a vibrant glimpse into neighborhood life, where family history, celebration, and socio-political texture converge. Beads and brushwork coalesce into a portrait of presence and pride—Southern roots stretching into the city.
Featured Artwork
Bushwick Gallery
Artwork Title: The Hill
Year of Creation: 2024
Medium: Oil, rhinestones, beads, fabric, collage on canvas
Dimensions: 30 x 40 inches
Location: New York
Price: $6,500
Edition: Original 1 of 1