Based in Montreal now living in the Greater Toronto Area, Sydnie Baynes is a visual artist and animator, holding a degree in Film Animation from Concordia University's esteemed Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema. Her art, blending traditional and digital mediums, explores black history and ancestry, with a focus on empowering black femininity and self-love. Through animated films, she illuminates the transformative journey of identity and heritage, aiming to inspire viewers to embrace their narratives and roots, fostering a celebration of black culture's richness and individuality.