Sydney Mufuka

MY STORY:

They call me, “The Blind Artisan”. “Why?”, you may ask. Well, when I was little I was diagnosed with albinism which is the lack of pigment in one's hair, skin and eyes. Because of the lack of pigment in my eyes, they were not able to fully develop and later on in my childhood I was informed that I was legally blind. As you can imagine this affected me in various ways, but somehow art became my passion.

In 2017 I applied for Savannah College of Art and Design and got in. Going to this university was the best decision that I’ve ever made and is the reason why I am still motivated in my art career today. I quickly picked up digital art which allowed me to zoom in very close and create clean and captivating illustrations. On top of this, it has allowed me to practice my skills to a point where I can translate almost anything to traditional media. (Which is something I really enjoy as well!) 

Today, I work primarily digitally. My work is primarily inspired by Art Nouveau, various textile designers, flowers and fantasy. I love creating beautiful images that are accessible and inspiring to everyone and I’m so proud to call the world of commercial art my home. My goal as an artist is to make the world a little more colorful, inspiring, fun, and to prove to everyone that you can do anything that you set your mind and heart to. Think about it, I am an artist that is legally blind. Sounds crazy right? But I’m living my dream and so can you.

EDUCATION:

Savannah College of Art and Design- 2017-2022

ACHIEVEMENTS:

Savannah College of Art and Design Open studio- Spring 2021

Showcased work at Lotus Rosery Sondar City Show

Graphic Design Contractor Ecoslay

Designed Ecoslay’s Amazon Storefront