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Raised in West Oakland, Violet Fields’s art practice is rooted in her faith. Her abstracted compositions of irregular geometric shapes and lines in pale pastel feature the twin themes of service and spirituality. In this interview with the artist, she shares how lineage and memory move her to create these works of deep personal reflection.
Interview courtesy of Oakland Art Murmurs