The Artist & The Exhibit

Dorian Sobalvarro (b. 2007) is young visual artist based in Maryland using realism to explore themes of memory, emotion, and resilience. Originally from Honduras, and raised by a widowed mother after relocating to a foreign country, his dream and passion was a shift from the norm that demanded strength.

Dorian later discovered that creating art offered a sense of freedom, and it became a form of healing for him and his family. His hope is that his work “…meets you where you are.”

Creating Purpose is more than an art showcase, it is an experience through emotion and resilience. This exhibit serves to inspire others to find meaning in the process of creation, to transform passion into purpose. Each piece is a conversation, reflection, and reminder that healing can be found in creation.

Dorian draws to bring peace to those who stand before his work. No matter your background, your age, or your struggle, if you are creating, you’re already succeeding…