Living in Recovery presents Anika Grey and Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell (9/6, 5 to 8 pm)

Living in Recovery, 75 North Street, will feature artworks by Anika Grey and Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell on Friday, September 6, 5 to 8 pm.

As a digital artist based in Pittsfield, Anika Grey finds inspiration in the modern world, combining elements of electro-music and psychedelic landscapes to create vibrant and colorful designs.

The dichotomy between technology and nature is a recurring theme in his work, as he explores the fusion of these two seemingly opposing forces.

Utilizing various mediums, Anika often experiments with bold and bright colors to create a sense of energy and movement within his pieces. From digital canvases to mounted wood blocks, he continuously pushes the boundaries of traditional graphic design to create unique and dynamic pieces that captivate the viewer's imagination.

Stephanie “Sesame” Campbell went to Bard College on an art scholarship in the nineties based on the strength of her work as a homeless NYC street and graffiti artist. When shamed by a professor’s disdain for her lack of classical training, she put down her brush and pivoted to more academic pursuits. Stephanie eventually earned multiple graduate degrees in philosophy, education, and public health policy. She now works as a national drug policy advisor and consultant for government, health care providers, and nonprofit organizations, informed by her lived experience as a person in sustained recovery. Several years ago, she began her artistic recovery, committing to an art practice after 25 years away from the canvas.

After a series of master studies that built confidence and skill, she embarked on a journey exploring light and color with her application of thousands of tiny dots. Through her evocative works, she has found her voice in creating captivating landscapes and symbolic representations, impressively demonstrating the power of self-taught art.