The ability to put across a message or narrative depends highly on the style of communicating it. Visual storytelling happens to be the best and most effective means of conveying an idea or narrative. It involves the use of an amalgamation of visual aspects, including images, videos, graphics, illustrations plus animations. One such artist that has mastered the art of visual storytelling is Vincent Valdez. Visual storytelling stirs emotional connection within the audience, enabling them to have a better understanding of the content.     

Artistic Background of Vincent Valdez

Vincent Valdez was born and raised in Texas 46 years ago. Growing up, Valdez was exposed to a rich and diverse history of influences that later on played a big role in his artistic journey. Being a mix of an American and a Mexican multi-ethnicity, Valdez attained a strong heritage that enabled him to have a better understanding of identity and cultural exchanges.

Vincent Valdez’s interest in artistry began as a young boy. His interest in art and being able to communicate through art drove him to seek formal training which saw him attend the Rhode Island School of Design, where he honed and sharpened his artistry. Having gained confidence in his ability to convey messages through art, Valdez forged his path toward gaining his individual artistic voice. 

He experimented with numerous mediums and techniques for communicating a message and finally settled on the use of visual art. Valdez, in his artistic journey, has taken up complex themes that the audience can relate to deeply. His choice of topics has always resonated well with the community. His major focus has always been on social problems, including, racial disparity, historical pain, and the numerous challenges of human existence.

Valdez’s Artistic Style

Vincent Valdez’s work stirs emotions forcing audiences to go into moments of introspection and vulnerability. Having a strong understanding of art and narrative, Valdez is able to produce striking art that augurs with subjects of identity and societal history. Through his masterly woven canvas is the unfolding of the tales of human struggle and triumph. 

If you are an avid fan of visual storytelling, you can attest to the overwhelming impact Valdez’s series ‘The Strangest Fruit’ has had on the society. Through the series, Vincent Valdez takes us back to the history of the Justice struggle. You are able to connect emotionally to how the struggle for justice happened and can relate to the continued struggle to ensure justice prevails always. Through the series, Valdez utilized symbolism and visceral imagery, which forces the Americans of today to understand and tackle the influence of racial injustices on the history of the Americans.