Artist Statement
The Fates, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropo are represented as three Black women. A child, a woman, and an elderly lady. The Fates work with a predetermined destiny. They decide the length of the life and when it will come to an end. This depiction of the Fates puts Black women, a historically marginalized group, in charge of the destinies of all. For once, they hold the power, their voice is final and cannot be overpowered.
Artist Bio
Drew Borders is an African American 2D Animator, Motion Graphic Designer, Illustrator and Muralist. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA working as a Freelancer. Drew’s work is driven by a desire for representation amongst people of color, specifically Black women. She received her formal training at the Savannah College of Art and Design where she graduated with a B.F.A. in Animation. Her work utilizes the combination of paint and graffiti. She continues to use bright colors to bring a sense of vibrancy, excitement, and life to her portraits of Black women.