Interview with, artist Crystal D Evans
“We are, as humans, kind. We are naturalistically kind. We’re kind to strangers, we have hospitality. There is a generosity in all of us, you have to learn cruelty. You have to experience something to replicate it. And so the fact that we are all as humans inherently kind is a very reassuring position to recognise!”
Part of Life was delighted to sit down with multidisciplinary artist, Crystal D Evans at her ‘What Remains’ exhibition at the Roseberry Road Studios in Bath.
In this fascinating interview, James Byron, Director of Marketing & Engagement at Dorothy House Hospice Care, explores Crystal’s process, her inspiration and her celebrated work. Scroll down to watch the interview.
About Crystal D Evans
Born in the UK to a Malaysian-Chinese mother and an Ugandan-South African father, Crystal has always been drawn to the spaces where cultures meet, merge, and redefine themselves. This confluence of heritage has shaped her deep interest in belonging, identity, and the invisible threads that connect us all. It has also made her acutely aware of the complexities of perception—how we are seen, how we see others, and what lies beyond the surface of both personal and collective experience.
Crystal D Evans’ art
Crystal’s work spans across human insight photography, abstract and figurative sculpture, landscape and portrait painting, pen and ink, concept installation, video art, audio compositions, textual art, and poetry. Her practice is rooted in phenomenology—how we experience the world through perception, memory, and emotion. She explores the narratives we construct, the cognitive biases that shape them, and the universal truths that emerge when we strip away assumption and artifice.
Using art as a weapon for change
Crystal’s work is not passive. She wields it as a weapon for change—a means of interrogating the world, challenging assumptions, and igniting new ways of thinking. There is an urgency to her practice, a drive to create work that not only provokes reflection but also demands action. Art has the power to shift perspectives, influence culture, and dismantle barriers—and she is intent on using it to do so.
Click to watch the full interview with Crystal D Evans.
