Laci Jordan’s colorful artwork is hard to ignore. Whether it’s graphic design, illustration or photography, Jordan’s sure to add a personal touch to her work.
But oddly enough, she didn’t start as an artist. In fact, she was an F.B.I. agent before she started working for Walt Disney and then transitioned to art.
“I tend to work in a few different spaces, from streetwear to activism, and there are different challenges in each space,” she shared in an interview with Create & Cultivate. “Common challenges are equality in both pay and opportunities. I also hear people say that they can’t find women artists or artists of color when recruiting; leading to another challenge in visibility — I’ve heard this a TON in the corporate space. Good thing it’s platforms like Women Who Draw and Women Illustrators of Color that give a directory of dope artists.”
“I love problem-solving and figuring out that other route,” she added, “so when any bumps occur, I immediately try to figure out a plan B to get to back to plan A. Usually, the answer is right in front of me and I need to take a step back to realize it.”
Her illustrations focus mainly on women of color. We’ve collected some of our favorites.
