July Edwards graduated from Kent State University in 2023 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts, and she currently lives and works in Northeast Ohio. Working primarily in oils, she creates large paintings that depict the figure through lush brush strokes that give the impression of pores and imperfections. Her work often tackles themes of depression, body positivity, and feminism. She draws inspiration from art history and recontextualizes the female nude by making works that confront the viewer with visceral honesty and vulnerability.
