Artist: RAD
Title “Bodega Cat Corona Edition”

About the Artist:

"Originally from Los Angeles, RAD is an artist and educator based in West Harlem, New York. He’s been teaching art to children since he graduated with a major in Fine Arts and a minor in Art Education from The School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. Teaching has been a source of inspiration, for both RAD and his students. RAD creates paintings, collages, murals, printmaking, digital and mixed-media pieces which aims to stay true to the spirit and vitality of one’s youth. It’s an ethos that is exemplified in his character Forever Young, a walking LEGO minifigure wearing a blue suit and briefcase enjoying a dripping pink popsicle.”

How has covid19 affected you?

“ I am fortunate to have been steadily working, teaching art remotely to elementary school students. I teach live zoom lessons with my students as well as make video lessons for them to watch and re-watch at their leisure. They have been wanting me to upload my lessons on YouTube for years, so this situation has resulted in them getting their wish. I now make YouTube videos about my art lessons and about my own art. Staying home has also given me more time in my home studio, since I don't have to travel far for work. My art work about Covid19 affords me the chance to give to charities in order to feed people in need during this tough time.” - RAD