How I pick artists has been an interesting journey for me. They can't simply be black and female. The art has to speak to me in some way. Whether I like the arrangement, the colors, the subject. All of the art I picked was not random. This has been such a fun project for me. I'm finding artists I've never heard of whose work evokes a reaction in me. So here are the pieces from the first half of the month.
This is the picture that started the idea. I wanted to change my profile picture to a black Rosie the Riveter in solidarity with women of color, our current political environment and Black History Month. The next day I decided to seek artists of color.
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| Artist: Benjamin Biayenda https://benbiayenda.myportfolio.com/projects |
Next was a quote from this song by the wonderful Nina Simone
This painting reminds me of a tiger painting that graced our family room wall when I was a kid.
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| Artist: Loïs Mailou Jones http://www.loismailoujones.com/ |
I just couldn't resist the colors in the next piece...
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| Artist: Shinique Smith http://shiniquesmith.com/ |
This sculpture spoke to how I'm feeling politically right now. (I couldn't find a direct website link for Chakaia)
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| Artist: Chakaia Booker http://www.artnet.com/artists/chakaia-booker/ |
Who doesn't love A Clockwork Orange? This one made me smile.
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| Artist Amy Sherald http://www.amysherald.com/ |
Reminds me of a nymph or sprite you'd find deep in an mystical wood.
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| Artist: Wangechi Mutu http://wangechimutu.com/ |
Love the colors and the uniqueness of this installation.
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| Artist: Ebony G. Patterson. http:// |
Wise words from a poet...
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| Nikki Giovanni - poet http:// |
Really, it's the handsome kitty that drew me to this one although it looks like he's not a nice kitty judging from the woman's position.
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| Artist: Ruby Onyinyechi Amanze http://rubyamanze.com/ |
More fabulous use of colors and fabrics!
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| Artist: Brianna McCarthy http:// |
That sums up the first half of the month. Stay tuned for part 2 when February closes.
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