About Ariana

Ariana Stoll (formerly known as Airi Sano) is a mosaic of expressions. They range from her upbringing in the vibrant

city of New York to her multicultural background in her Arawak Guyanese and Jamaican

ancestry. Coupled with a deep appreciation for Japanese culture, her art serves as a

conduit for cross-cultural dialogue and understanding.

Stoll is always fascinated by people, and in reverent gratitude for the human

experience, she aims to chronicle them on canvas and make them open to

interpretation and reception by those who have inspired their conception.

A central focus of her artistic vision is the celebration of black women and black people.

She aims to clean the biased lens that society often uses when

observing the black community. Highlighting their beauty, resilience, and complexity,

brings them forth into the balanced and positive light in which they deserve to be seen.

Through a diverse array of mediums including self-portraits, portraits of others, abstract

explorations, surrealism, and still-life compositions she seeks to amplify the stories of

subjects often overlooked or misrepresented.

Drawing inspiration from luminaries like Faith Ringgold, Georgia O'Keefe, and Frida

Kahlo, Stoll explores themes of identity, empowerment, and cultural heritage. Feel free

to peruse her CV which details her history of exhibitions.