The Lonely City 2022

From the artist: "The Lonely City" measures 5 x 5 feet and features a detailed line drawing of the New York City skyline with roots deeply planted in the ground of trees, linking the city to a faceless individual. This artwork was created during a time of struggle for the artist. The roots symbolize the artist's connection to the city and their attempt to maintain a sense of belonging in the face of adversity to pay tribute to how humans grow, morph, and blossom. The detailed roots connecting the faceless individual wandering in the city serve as a stabilizing force that connect many of us to our past, our culture, and a vast network of intertwined subterranean life forces.

Deysi Vatman is a Stamford, CT-born artist, social worker, and healer currently residing in Spanish Harlem. Much like the flower that shares her name, Deysi aims to bring beauty and growth into the world through her art. Her work centers around the belief that the key to creating a space for healing is through self-discovery, by delving deeply into oneself and asking the difficult questions that lead to greater understanding of one's strengths and weaknesses.