18 Black Artists Showcased Their Powerful Work Front and Center at the US Open

Sevah Darbouze is an 18-year-old artist and fine arts student at Parsons New School. Her Korean and Haitian heritage is reflected in her work through her use of color and composition. Darbouze's piece "Rising From the Blue" celebrates Black women who have recently gained confidence, appreciation, and love for who they are. "They are rising from the sadness that was brought upon them from years of trying to conform to a standard that was opposite of their natural selves," she said. "They are finally beginning to see themselves as princesses, heroes, and role models that others can look up to."