We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Roe Vision a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Roe, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?

From the very beginning, my mother has been the foundation of my artistic journey. One thing she absolutely did right was nurture my gifts from a very young age. She told me she knew I could draw by the time I was just 3 years old, and from that moment on she did everything she could to support and develop that gift. I didn’t grow up with a mother who saw being an artist as unrealistic or “not a real job”. Instead, she always encouraged me to trust my talents and follow what makes me happy. Her wholehearted belief in me and her choice to let me grow into the artist and creative I am, even to this day, is something that will always stay with me. I’m forever grateful for her love and support.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Roe Vision, and I’m a multidisciplinary artist based in Baltimore, MD. I always say that being an artist isn’t something I became, it’s something I’ve always been. I was that hyper-creative kid who saw the world through a completely different lens. My path into the industry really started with a moment of alignment: being in the right place at the right time. I was given the opportunity to hand-paint a set design for an event, and from that moment, everything shifted.

Through my work, I focus on preserving the archives of everyday Black life and honoring its intimate moments. Authentic representation of my community is not just a theme, it’s a commitment that I take seriously in everything I create. Whether through paintings, installations, or creative direction, I aim to acknowledge and honor stories that are often overlooked. What distinguishes my work is my deep attention to detail. I believe that the smallest elements like facial expressions, textures, or just the way light moves carry the most weight. Details are where emotion lives, and I approach them with intention and care. They’re not just embellishments, they’re essential to how the story is told.

I’m most proud of staying true to my vision and values while continuing to evolve. If there’s one thing I’d love people to take away from my art is that it’s a reflection of my own journey, but also an open invitation for others to find their own stories within it.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

Yes, there is definitely a mission driving my creative journey. My mission is for my work to serve as a visual journal, capturing my ongoing exploration of social issues, identity, and the emotional landscape shared within my community. At the heart of it all is a conversation around acknowledgement, feelings, and nostalgia. I believe it’s incredibly important for Black people to have space to acknowledge their experiences and emotions without having to justify them. Whether the feelings are bittersweet or uplifting, my goal is to capture and reflect the complex emotions tied to our shared experiences.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

For me, the most rewarding part of being an artist or creative is the magical feeling of taking a single thought or idea and turning it into something real. There’s something so deeply spiritual about bringing something to life that once only existed in your mind. It feels like a quiet kind of alchemy where imagination meets reality.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @Roevision

Image Credits

The photographer for my personal photo and the first 3 of my additional photos:

Niajea
instagram : @Niy.vmi