I focus all my energy on the work itself and have less of an interest in self promotion and selling work. But it’s still early for me. I get much more satisfaction when people I know and care about enjoy my work. That’s all I need for now. Continue reading Dive Into the Ethereal Realm of a Young Mastermind, a Conversation with Tim Thach
Ren Patch is a gentle-hearted soul with a red beard and mustache, strong shoulders, and Viking-esque features who was born in a time where forging isn’t as commonplace as it once was. His creations speak for themselves, making everything with … Continue reading Ren Patch, a Gifted Montana-Based Metalsmith with a Golden Heart
Taylor McManus is a body-positive illustrator in a world where many are ostracized based solely on their physical appearance, McManus is a force of good, bringing to the forefront full-bodied, naturally curvaceous, and unashamedly, beautiful Black women in each oeuvre. Continue reading Taylor McManus, a Black-centric Body-Positive Artist Championing the Redefinition of Beauty Standards
First of all, thank you for reaching out! It’s always really important to me, especially having been a writer and journalist for a while, to connect with Black-centric blogs and more writers of color. I hope you don’t mind me … Continue reading Q&A with Cliff Notez, a True Renaissance Man
Hailing from Newport News, Virginia, 24-year old Andre’ D Jones, known on Instagram as Andre the Poet is a folk artist to be reckoned with, filling his canvases with stories. And in that sense, his monicker is an appropriate one. Continue reading The Vibrant Folk Art of Andre the Poet Paints a Nuanced Portrait of Beautiful Black Folks
Luis Fernandez aka LuieGo is a multi-talented musician, visual artist, and jack-of-all trades based in sunny LA. His bilingual rhymes and ability to bend his cadence and flow á la BasedGod has allowed him to find his own unique voice in an overly-saturated world of hip-hop music. Continue reading Follow LuieGo Wherever He Goes
Mama Kea is a Johannesburg, South Africa-based footwear company that is quite the contrast to the fast fashion brands of today in its approach, each pair of woven shoes are made by hand and equipped with a comfortable sneaker sole. They’re made in conjunction with elders and millennials working symbiotically, and some pairs don African pride colors that mirror both nature and the flags of sovereign nations. Each shoe is more unique than a haute couture brand and is way more sustainable than any sneaker made in a factory. You can even get your own pair with your own color selection and pattern! Continue reading Mama Kea’s Handwoven Footwear Will Pull on Your Heartstrings
Gerald Cyrus: Jazz has historically played a major role in the culture of Harlem. Some of the most famous jazz clubs (such as Minton’s Playhouse) were based there, and countless musicians have been residents. When I moved there in the early 1990’s, there were several neighborhood bars and lounges where live music was featured nightly with no cover charge. Almost all of those places are gone now, replaced by condos and upscale restaurants and bars. I moved out of Harlem in 1997 and live in Philadelphia now, but I’m always amazed at the changes that have taken place since then. Continue reading Q&A with Professor of Photography and Kamoinge Inc. Member, Gerald Cyrus
Despite Herrera being a self-proclaimed introvert, her artwork is remarkably loud in a world trying to quiet black voices. With titles like Black Woman, You Own the Moon, Earth Goddess, Forever, and Universe Protector, Herrera’s legacy will be marked by her passion for highlighting the endurance and perseverance of black folks of old and present to contrast the narrative that black skin should only be associated with slavery. Continue reading The Creative Power and Afrofuturism of Katia Herrera
Although her pieces are quite together, they highlight the torn nature that we all have within, struggling with emotionality, connection, spirituality, and even the existence (or lack-there-of) of aliens. Featuring women independent of objectification, the viewer is presented with feminism and female empowerment in each work. Continue reading All Access into Dorota Liwacz’s Intergalactic Art
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