In Full Bloom

This interview was inspired partially by uncovering how artists navigated their well-being during the peak of quarantine and the in-real-time revelations they encountered. It also provided a platform to spotlight the creations of Odessa Hambric, a self-taught artist mastering the crafting of lifelike drawings and paintings that capture the human form.

Produced by Divine Enthusiast.

The Scope

I captured the cover photo and the “Art Explained” video Memorial Day weekend of 2020 in the apartment. Due to COVID-19 and the stay-at-home order that was put in place throughout the country, we were limited, though it sparked creativity and resourcefulness. We used blush bed sheets, borrowed a stool from a friend, and purchased a small bundle of flowers to create a minimal artistic oasis in the studio apartment. The video was part of an extended series entitled “Art Explained,” which specifically focused on multiple disciplines of art and practice.

This digital cover was released June 2020.

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Mood Board

The inspiration for this cover look was derived from Hambric’s current exhibition entitled “Botany” paired with the upcoming summer season. We wanted to go with a minimalist, organic energy.

“As a self-taught artist specializing in realistic drawings and paintings of the human body, Odessa Hambric’s infatuation with expression has allowed her to intricately capture the characteristics of humanity. While Odessa has been creating since age 11, she has more recently ventured into using new mediums, challenging her discomfort with taking risks in her artistry. Odessa is currently working on her first solo exhibition, which introduces a new layer of her craft and, in many ways, is a delicate metaphor for her matriculation as an artist.”

“While there’s clear relevance to Hambric’s infatuation with flowers and people, The Botany Series also mirrors her personal growth as both an artist and an individual. Odessa’s ability to simultaneously allow space for women to express their connections with the botanical while delicately intertwining her own emotions into each piece is an organic way of producing purposeful work. Like a flower, Odessa has planted the seeds of creativity and nourished them with the confidence to explore new mediums. The result? A delicate flower, in full bloom.”