“Being Black in America is frequently measured by the proximity of death”
Kimberly Drew acknowledges the reality of being Black in America. In our society, African Americans face systemic racism, police brutality, and inequality which unfortunately threatens their lives. This serves as a reminder that our society as a whole needs reform so that black communities do not feel devalued.
“In that moment, I began to understand how art intimately art and activism could work together to produce a collective voice and shared community”
I like how Kimberly Drew realized that using art as activism brings people together. In this case, she had shared a black lives matter trend via her social media. As a result of this, she had a big following in which a lot of individuals supported the movement. This only highlights how art can fuel social change and finds a sense of urgency through a shared purpose.
“Our activism, like any other part of ourselves, develops into something bigger than a singular experience.”
Activism is supposed to evolve over time and it doesn’t just focus on one person’s actions or experiences. There is a broader purpose for activism and it contributes to a larger movement. In her perspective, Kimberly Drew wants people to engage in activism as for her this creates a big collective of individuals fighting for justice and I agree with her.
Kerry James Marshall A Portrait of the Artist As a Shadow of His Former Self
Exhibition - Shadows of Identity
Kerry James Marshall is best known for his large-scale acrylic paintings on unstretched canvas that explore various aspects of contemporary African American life and culture. Through his art he explores the ways race shapes his experiences as a black man in society. Marshall uses his art as a way to address racial narratives. His art is really interesting to me because he uses his identity and race as a form of creating art.
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