Violet Newborn (b. May 27, 1979, Inglewood, CA) is a Memphis-based visual artist, activist, and founder of Color Your Story Onto Mine (CYSOM). Through The Newborn Method™, she blends symbolism, text, and storytelling to transform trauma into healing-centered art. Her works—such as Hands of Survival and Sanctuary on the Corner—explore resilience, faith, and community. Carrying forward the creative lineage of her family—Memphis jazz legends Phineas Newborn Sr. and Calvin Newborn, cousin of comedian Sinbad, and recognized by musician Jelly Roll—Violet’s practice bridges art, music, and social justice. She is a member of the Memphis/Germantown Art League and a recipient of grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission and the Center for Transforming Communities.