Terrance Osborne is a contemporary painter living and working in his hometown, the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. He explores "place" and culture in his paintings. Since New Orleans is a vibrant city full of art, music, and energy, Osborne chooses bright colors to represent his community. He often includes symbols of his community like Mardi Gras or Jazz music or references to its history like the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Growing up in NOLA and living there all his life, Osborne feels especially connected to his city and chooses to express this in his art practice. | What is a place that you feel connected to? Why is it important to represent these places in our art making? |