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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Philadelphia Painter Water Is Amplifying Black Voices Through Art
During these tough times it has been difficult to find something that soothes our soul. Today we
want to introduce you to an artist that is blowing up in his hometown philly and going viral
nationwide with his art. His name is Alexander Ruffin but he is also known as “Water". The
inspiration behind his masterpieces comes from what he has seen personally while growing up
in the Philadelphia neighborhoods. Additionally, topics of mental health, police protests, and
current black social issues. Water is a mixed media artist that is making his mark in the art
industry and surely leaving a memorable impression.
His pieces spark emotion that can feel serene at one moment then triggering the next. Recently,
a painting by him went viral. The powerful painting reads the words “PROTECT BLACK
WOMEN.” After he released the piece, he took to IG to share, “The mission never changes. Just
a new task comes ahead. Live and Die for the family and always protect the Queen. This is
probably my personal favorite piece to date... The elegance mixed with violence grabs my soul
with pain... I’m honestly in love... Where’s The Water?” Please Take a look at Water’s work and
let them guide you through a journey of emotion and Life. Also, take a look at his anxiety pillow
he released early last month. The first drop of the Signed Limited Edition pillows sold out in the
first 15 hours of the release! So he is surely someone who is spreading and gaining some
notoriety quickly!
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