TIME OFF.
NEW SERIES
For Black America slavery is a dominant mindset that has shaped our expectations as black people.
Because of this, America is NUMB to the murder, suffering, grief, and adolescence of black people.
And so we, as black people, have become NUMB to vulnerability because we NEED to survive.
Vulnerability is the essence of fear, shame and our struggle for worthiness. Yet it is also the birthplace of creativity, joy, love and belonging. To be vulnerable means to open yourself up completely, to stand in your nakedness and to lean into every imperfection. It is not easy, but necessary to elevate, grow, love, and evolve.
But...when do we get to be vulnerable? When do we get to ponder how we want to live our lives? When do we get to think about what matters most to us? When do we get to explore the heart of it all? Is it at night before bed when we are fully unmasked? Is it in our alone time?
Time Off is a collection of 8 large pieces made with watercolor paper and wood panel. The series explores black people who are perceived to be strong in vulnerable positions. Pondering questions like the ones mentioned above.
For Black America slavery is a dominant mindset that has shaped our expectations as black people.
Because of this, America is NUMB to the murder, suffering, grief, and adolescence of black people.
And so we, as black people, have become NUMB to vulnerability because we NEED to survive.
Vulnerability is the essence of fear, shame and our struggle for worthiness. Yet it is also the birthplace of creativity, joy, love and belonging. To be vulnerable means to open yourself up completely, to stand in your nakedness and to lean into every imperfection. It is not easy, but necessary to elevate, grow, love, and evolve.
But...when do we get to be vulnerable? When do we get to ponder how we want to live our lives? When do we get to think about what matters most to us? When do we get to explore the heart of it all? Is it at night before bed when we are fully unmasked? Is it in our alone time?
Time Off is a collection of 8 large pieces made with watercolor paper and wood panel. The series explores black people who are perceived to be strong in vulnerable positions. Pondering questions like the ones mentioned above.
Deep Water and Drowning Are Not the Same Thing.
30 X 40 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
Time Off.
36 X 50 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
36 X 50 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
Romans 12:2
25 X 37 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
Tired of Being Buried Down By Hope
42 X 68 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
42 X 68 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
Faith is an Attitude.
42 X 68 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
Velvet and Steel.
42 X 68 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
42 X 68 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
When the Walls Fall.
42 X 68 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
42 X 68 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
God Where Are You?
30 X 45 inches
2019. Watercolor Paper on Wood Panel
ARTIST BIO
YoYo Lander is an autodidactic painter living and working in Los Angeles, CA. YoYo’s visions emanate from all that surrounds her while abroad. YoYo’s work explores unconventional color palettes, bold color contrasts, and womanhood. Her subjects are comprised of an arrangement of brown color harmonies, placed on backgrounds of both subtle and loud color blocks. YoYo creates her interpretations using personal photographs and stories from indigenous women as her inspiration. The figurative artwork enjoins a conversation between itself and it’s audience regarding joy, identity, sisterhood and community.
PRESS
GREY'S ANATOMY
Check out Yoyo Lander's artwork on the November 8th, 2018 episode of Grey's Anatomy on ABC.
Check out Yoyo Lander's artwork on the November 8th, 2018 episode of Grey's Anatomy on ABC.
WERISE.LA
YOYO LANDER - Runner UP
WE RISE is a 10-day pop-up festival of art and community building coming to life in Downtown, Los Angeles between May 19th and May 28th. Over the course of the show, 150+ artists will present original artworks in a world class exhibition designed to inspire action, over 50 hours of creative programming and workshops with some of the biggest names in pop culture, activism and art will issue specific and direct calls to action and our art lab will have hours of fun activities designed at improving our communities overall understanding about mental health and the care all youth deserve.
Judges:
Common
Yara Shahidi
Kehlani
Bobby Hundreds
Shepard Fairey
Jesse Williams
Evan Pricco
Favianna Rodriguez
Darren Walker
Agnes Gund
Jonathan E. Sherin, M.D., Ph.D
Michelle Alexander
YOYO LANDER - Runner UP
WE RISE is a 10-day pop-up festival of art and community building coming to life in Downtown, Los Angeles between May 19th and May 28th. Over the course of the show, 150+ artists will present original artworks in a world class exhibition designed to inspire action, over 50 hours of creative programming and workshops with some of the biggest names in pop culture, activism and art will issue specific and direct calls to action and our art lab will have hours of fun activities designed at improving our communities overall understanding about mental health and the care all youth deserve.
Judges:
Common
Yara Shahidi
Kehlani
Bobby Hundreds
Shepard Fairey
Jesse Williams
Evan Pricco
Favianna Rodriguez
Darren Walker
Agnes Gund
Jonathan E. Sherin, M.D., Ph.D
Michelle Alexander
ORIGINAL PAINTINGS
2019 Atlanta Group Show entitled HER.
Dark Riches.
36 X 48 inches
2018. Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD
36 X 48 inches
2018. Acrylic on Canvas
SOLD
No Rain, No Flower.
36 X 48 inches
2018. Acrylic on Canvas.
SOLD
36 X 48 inches
2018. Acrylic on Canvas.
SOLD
Better Over Bitter.
36 X 48 inches
2018. Acrylic on Canvas.
Please contact ZuCot Gallery in Atlanta, GA for princing
36 X 48 inches
2018. Acrylic on Canvas.
Please contact ZuCot Gallery in Atlanta, GA for princing
LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
Limited edition prints available for sale.
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All prints are signed and numbered**
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All prints are signed and numbered**
"Memories of Love"
2017 Series
LEGACY $95
by: YoYo Lander
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12 X 18 Print on Premium Giclee Paper
Includes a 1/2 inch white border all around print
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by: YoYo Lander
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12 X 18 Print on Premium Giclee Paper
Includes a 1/2 inch white border all around print
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BURKINA, BURKINA
$150
by: YoYo Lander
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18 X 24 Print on Premium Giclee Paper
Includes a 1/2 inch white border around print
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*all prints signed and numbered*
$150
by: YoYo Lander
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18 X 24 Print on Premium Giclee Paper
Includes a 1/2 inch white border around print
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*all prints signed and numbered*
UNCOMFORTABLE $95
by: YoYo Lander
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16 X 20 Print on Premium Giclee Paper
Includes a 1/2 inch white border around print
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*all prints signed and numbered*
by: YoYo Lander
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16 X 20 Print on Premium Giclee Paper
Includes a 1/2 inch white border around print
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*all prints signed and numbered*
MARKET LADY $75.00
by: YoYo Lander
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16 X 16 Print on Premium Giclee Paper
Includes a 1/2 inch white border around print
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*all prints signed and numbered*
by: YoYo Lander
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16 X 16 Print on Premium Giclee Paper
Includes a 1/2 inch white border around print
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BLACK AMERICAN GIRL $65.00
by: YoYo Lander
11 X 14 Print on Premium Giclee Paper
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by: YoYo Lander
11 X 14 Print on Premium Giclee Paper
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Includes a 1/2 inch white border around print
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*all prints signed and numbered*
