“I am an abstract and figurative artist whose work examines race, identity, and the cultural narratives that shape how communities see themselves and are seen by others. Using bold colors in oil, pastel, and mixed media, I merge personal history with collective memory to challenge stereotypes and reframe stigmas.
My compositions often pull from archival research, lived experience, and public discourse, creating layered works that invite viewers into conversations on equity, belonging, and resilience. Whether on canvas, in fiber, or through public art, I treat each piece as a site for dialogue; An opportunity to both confront history and imagine new possibilities.”
Byron Linnell Edwards is an abstract and figurative artist whose work examines race, identity, and the cultural narratives that shape how communities see themselves and are seen by others. Using bold colors in oil, pastel, and mixed media, he merges personal history with collective memory to challenge stereotypes and reframe stigmas. His compositions often pull from archival research, lived experience, and public discourse, creating layered works that invite viewers into conversations on equity, belonging, and resilience. Whether on canvas, in fiber, or through public art, Edwards treats each piece as a site for dialogue; An opportunity to both confront history and imagine new possibilities.
Education
2008 – BA, Communication, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Selected Exhibitions
2024 – Black History Month, Sip and Wonder, Los Angeles, CA (Featured Artist)
2024 – The Artist Tree, Artist on View, Los Angeles, CA
2023 – In My Mind, ABWB, Los Angeles, CA (Pop-Up Exhibition)
2023 – Visa Commission Presentation, Private Viewing, Washington, DC
2022 – Joy All Day, Presented by BET Networks, Orpheum Theater, New Orleans, LA 2022
The Minstrel Show, The Pop Up Shop, Los Angeles, CA (Pop-Up Exhibition) 2022
The Blues, Online Exhibition, 2022
Collections and Commissions
2023 – Visa, Corporate Collection
2023 – THIRTY (Narrative Short Film), Featured Artwork – Directed by Oluwatoyin Giwa, Written by Tiffany Campbell; Official Selections: Essence Film Festival, Micheaux Film Festival, Indie Short Fest, Chicago Indie Film Awards
2022 – ViacomCBS / BET Networks, Corporate Collection
2022 – Showtime (Your Honor), Licensed Artwork
Public Art & Special Projects
2025 – Ignite Ink, Norfolk, VA (Chrysler Museum)
2025 – African American Flag Yarn Bombing, Norfolk, VA (National Yarn Bombing Day Activation)
2024 – Wellness for Creatives: Coloring Book in My Mind featuring Inkwell workshops with Soho House, Getty Museum, Dream Hotel, Line Hotel, and other cultural partners (Multi-City Series)
Press & Media?Highsnobiety: ‘For Byron Linnell Edwards, Wellness Is Part of the Creative Process’
Modern Luxury: ‘Mind Heart and Soul’
VoyageLA: ‘Rising Stars: Meet Byron Edwards of Koreatown, Los Angeles’
Canvas Rebel: ‘Meet Byron Edwards’
