About the Artist:
Indigenous artist and resident of West Columbia, South Carolina, Trudith Dyer, emerged on the art scene in 2018 after retiring from a teaching career in middle school mathematics. Trudith now spends her time working on two endeavors; 1) reconnecting with her culture and heritage as a member of the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe of Virginia and 2) exploring, experimenting and expanding her knowledge using a variety of art mediums.
Trudith’s art is influenced by the bright colors of Gustav Klimt, Van Gogh and the collages of artist, Ginny Merritt.
Trudith’s themes range from past and present historical issues to art that reflects eclectics themes. Whatever the theme Trudith tends to prefer the bright colors of watercolor and the power of collage. Trudith’s was first recognized at the 2019 She Festival; Who’s Your Hero? Where she earned honors for Best in Show for outstanding artist presentation on the research and creation of Paper Genocide, a historically inspired piece. Shortly after, the Wren Conference invited Trudith to showcase Paper Genocide at the Columbia Museum of Art. At present Paper Genocide is on display at Jamestown Museum in Williamsburg Virginia.
Additional exhibits include; Indigenous Women art exhibit: Sisters are Sacred at the Nickelodeon Theater, Rob Shaw Gallery and a variety of venues in Columbia and Lexington County.
Trudith enjoys supporting artistic endeavors of students in the Columbia, SC area by volunteering yearly as an art judge for the Atlantic Art Institute of Columbia SC.