Artist Bio:

Davion "Dismoc Le Ma" Coleman is a multidisciplinary designer/artist currently residing and working in St. Louis, MO. His area of focus is mainly print design, illustration, and digital media. In December of 2013, Dismoc joined the RAW: Natural Born Artist organization. Since his joining Dismoc has been featured in eleven showcases in eleven different cities sponsored by RAW. Months after joining RAW, Dismoc was selected for a solo exhibition in St. Charles MO. Dismoc creative workings have been featured with prestigious companies such as Adobe and distinguished wine and spirits such as Seagram’s Gin.

In 2017 Dismoc received the Royal Dragonfly award for his illustrative work on a children's book entitled Smile Big Dream Bigger. In 2019 Dismoc released his first children's book he wrote and illustrated called Paw Paw How Did I Get My Gigabytes. Dismoc is currently continuing his passion for the field, designing for several companies, and spreading his art around the country.

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Artist Statement:

Respect The Woman In The Red Dress is a series that explores the journey of finding alignment in a relationship. During the journey, there's a continuous spinning circle that factors several roadblocks. The series represents these roadblocks using artistic elements. The backgrounds of the paintings are in duotone. Utilizing the colors blue and red represents how a relationship can go from cold to hot or vice versa. The series also incorporates typography in the paintings.

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The exhibition includes an immersive installation that fuses the power of poetry with sensory experiences to create a euphoric journey for all who participate. Upon entering, visitors are enveloped by a mesmerizing blend of lights and visuals that set the stage for a unique emotional encounter. The visual elements are harmoniously paired with a collection of poetry written by Dismoc Le Ma more than 15 years ago, offering a deeply reflective and thought-provoking experience.

 

The installation invites attendees to engage with not only the artwork but also with the vulnerability and emotion expressed by others. Anonymous love letters, left by previous visitors, are thoughtfully displayed on the walls, allowing each attendee to experience a sense of connection and shared humanity. These letters, filled with raw emotion and affection, add an intimate and personal dimension to the space.

 

As you walk through the installation, you’re encouraged not only to read these heartfelt letters but also to contribute your own. There’s something profoundly cathartic about leaving behind your thoughts in the form of an anonymous love letter, creating a silent dialogue between visitors. This interaction fosters a sense of unity and collective vulnerability, transcending individual experiences.

 

Overall, the installation creates a multifaceted sensory experience—combining light, art, poetry, and personal expression—that invites reflection and connection. It’s a place where the emotions and creativity of the past meet the present moment, offering attendees a space to reflect on their feelings and connect with others in a way that is both intimate and anonymous.