art that fights
Langston Hughes painted a picture of Black America with his poetry during the Harlem Renaissance. Dorthea Lange changed the way we viewed poverty during the Great Depression. Tupac continued to carry generations of musical revolution combating racism and inequality. Be it anti-nuclear street art, hymns against slavery, radical photographs capturing overcrowded housing conditions, art has been a vibrant part of the social justice movement since inception. Explore how a rich history of art movements have influenced social justice and challenged the status quo throughout history. Once our minds are buzzing with inspiration, we’ll take to the studio and try out different ways to create critical art based on some of today’s current movements.
Words that Best Describe Me in 7th Grade: Proficient in being picked last for gym class with an avid love for pop punk and anything with Blue dye #7. Standout qualities include irreverent penmanship and rocking knock off Timberlands with lopsided pigtails.
Some Things I’ve Done: Majored in paint splatters and low budget theatre productions. Started an affinity group for Harry Potter enthusiasts before moving on to play Seeker for my college Quidditch team. Founded the Creation District. Produced an album of poetry that has generated nearly 7 cents in Spotify royalties.
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