Keith Anthony Verdini Jr. (he/him) a.k.a. AV the Artist is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and entrepreneur born and raised in New London, CT. His art and music explore themes such as social justice, mental health, self-love and his personal experiences with people, love, society and finding purpose. He has been writing and recording music for over a decade and has recently begun to reintroduce drawing and painting back into his life while also exploring new forms of art such as fashion, graphic design and sculpting. His love for art has led him to pursue a career where he can encourage and inspire others through different mediums while also being able to grow as an individual. He currently works as a mentor and Behavior Motivator at New London High School and in his community.