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BLAC® Grand Rapids Artist of the Week: Piper Adonya
November 5, 2021 · Updated November 5, 2021·By Bree Rostic
Grand Rapids is known as a city for the arts. Piper Adonya is a leader of the Renaissance movement combining unique artistry and social justice messaging into her work. The powerhouse Art Prize winner is creating experie
November 5, 2021 · Updated November 5, 2021
Grand Rapids is known as a city for the arts. Piper Adonya is a leader of the Renaissance movement combining unique artistry and social justice messaging into her work. The powerhouse Art Prize winner is creating experiences through art, those we at BLAC foresee will be talked about for years to come. You can find her passionate and powerful depictions of people across buildings, books, and posters around the country.
Experience the eclectic beauty and electric energy from Piper in her digital portfolio https://www.instagram.com/piperadonya/ and learn more about her at www.piperadonya.com
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