DIONNA KENDRICK Resilience | Pencil | 2021

“I chose the title Resilience, because of the perseverance and struggle the average black woman must face to be
accepted in society. Each leaf has the name of an empowering black woman who has made an impact or left their
mark on society. The daffodils represent the unachieved dreams of black American due to racism and doubt. The vines
represent the tie or inescapable connection we have to our skin and the history of our skin, our heritage. The roots
represent our love for one another and the encouragement and prayers from those in our communities. They also
represent the joy and pride we feel due to our accomplishments for our culture and families.”
-Dionna Kendrick

Dionna Kendrick is twelve years old, born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She has one sibling, a brother, who is three
years younger than her. Currently a seventh grader, in her spare time, she enjoys reading graphic novels, writing and watching
Netflix. Since the age of two, Kendrick has enjoyed dancing, but her real passion is drawing and creating.
Outside of school she attends art classes through TRANSIT ARTS. Kendrick plans to attend the Columbus College of Art
and Design (CCAD), to become either an interior designer, event planner, full time artist, or fashion designer.