“First Cut” by Byron Rodgers

12 x 16 inches, linocut on paper –unframed

Byron D. Rogers, Is an an educator and artist born, raised and educated
in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his BA in Art History from Webster University,
Master’s in Art Studies from Fontbonne University and a Master’s Degree in
Education emphasis in Curriculum Design from University of Missouri St. Louis.
His motto is, “Be a unique creation” In your work and life. He continues to work to
make a difference in my community and inspire change through the arts. He seeks to
connect with his audience by creating works that reflect themes of family, music,
faith and love, giving voice to his heritage and his personal experiences, influenced
by the works of artists, like Jacob Lawrence, Ernie Barnes, William Johnson and
Elizabeth Catlett, to name a few. His desire is to evoke the same energy and
spirit they infused in their works, where it touches the very soul of the viewer. The
goal in his work is to provoke conversations and self discovery, that empower and
elevate through imagery, telling a story, embodied with a glimmer of hope.