Auudi Dorsey (b.1992, New Orleans, LA) is currently based in New Orleans. Dorsey’s practice is driven by his innermost thoughts and perspective on life. Figures seen in the artist’s work are inspired by the day-to-day people and circumstances that exist in southern culture. Dorsey's artistic practice is deeply influenced by New Orleans and his subjects' ancestral culture. His paintings elevate his subjects, making them part of something greater while highlighting the significance of their heritage. His visual language reflects the idea of finding value in the seemingly insignificant and portrays the enduring connection of Black Americans in the South to their ancestral roots. Dorsey’s figures in his work can be seen engaging in their environment whether it’s from celebrations, traditions, or social gatherings. The artist’s work conveys the past, the present, and the future of Blackfolks in the South.
Dorsey artworks reside in the museum collections of X Museum Beijing, China, The Xiao Museum of Contemporary Art Rizhao, China and UpNext Museum San Juan, Puerto Rico.