Mona Dworkin

Born in New York / Works in Richmond, Virginia

BIO

Mona Dworkin grew up in the suburbs outside of NYC. Through early childhood friendships she learned about wealth disparity and the racial divide, it shaped her beliefs then and now, reflected in her paintings. In 2022, she went through heart surgery. Her paintings during that time were about transformation. A lot of what she is creating today reflects the joy of moving forward. The artworks are more introspective, colorful and complex. She received a BS at the State University of New Paltz and resides in Richmond, Virginia.

Adversity, resilience and transformation; my mixed media paintings are visual narratives on the fragility of human connections. Through my paintings I communicate what I believe is the essence of humanity. The artworks illuminate the complexity of relationships; declarations of love, intimacy and uncertainly intersect one another against a backdrop of social commentary. Letters cut from magazines imply conversations. Resilience is a theme that reverberates throughout my work and life.