Benjamin Pierce, is a local muralist, painter, designer and draftsman. His practice is the visual extension of his experience as a minority in a divided and increasingly unaccepting society. His hope is that through his work he can shine a light on the destructive sanctification of our culture’s deepening prejudices. As these misconceptions become normalized, and when words begin to fail, it becomes the role of artists to illustrate a path forward, try to mend wounds, empower the powerless, and serve as a clear voice of defiant unity in the face of division. Benjamin’s goal it to bring hope back to those who have forgotten and back to those who have been forgotten.

 

Benjamin Pierce attended Washington University where he received his BFA in illustration and graphic design. He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.