Lauryn Levette creates surrealist, dream-like worlds that her subjects can peacefully exist in. She uses her practice to envision spaces where white supremacy and patriarchy are eradicated, allowing Black people to flourish and prosper. A rising senior at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, Lauryn wants institutions to broaden the canon of Black artists they deem significant and worthy of discussing critically. She’s passionate about displaying the varying dimensions of Blackness and reflects these nuances throughout her paintings.