Here are some super talented Black artists to follow, and some of their words on the Black Lives Matter movement and their art.
#AmplifyBlackVoices #AmplifyMelanatedVoices #BlackArt⠀
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Slide 1: @aboutnatlife “This body of work can be described as a digital collage of photography and design elements. Each design tends to serve as a celebration, interpretation, documentation or story, which can sometimes take on a figurative meaning.”⠀
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Slide2: @artcuresall “Giving a voice to the voiceless! Social media gives us all a platform, but we must hold mass media more accountable for perpetuating stereotypes of Black people and ignoring the positive stories within Black communities.“⠀
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Slide 3: @bylianarae "being black isn’t defined by oppression⠀
our identity isn’t racism, isn’t pain, isn’t murder⠀
this happens TO us - and it is exhausting"⠀
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Slide 4: @laurenpierce_designs⠀
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Slide 5: @elanbyrd “In a time of healing⠀
__________ may the warmth of our skin⠀
__________ soothe our souls.”⠀
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Slide 6: @grainandknot “I’ve found it hard to find the words to speak to you all, it’s overwhelming . I’ve appreciated everyone that has shared my work and has actively sought out diversity in their feeds. There is still lots of work to do 🖤"⠀
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Slide 7: @utilityobjects "As a person of color I've struggled with missing out on exclusive opportunities and being let go from a job once because of being too black to handle. Mentally I thought that I was a failure in the work force and became insecure but quickly realized that I deserved better. Continue your efforts by voting and supporting your friends of color”⠀
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Slide 8: @lindsaybriadams “I’m Lindsay. Artist, storyteller, fighter, strategist, painter, yogi, and life liver.⠀
Here I express myself through story, paintings, drawings, conversation, and photographic sweet nothings. I explore my intersection of living with a disability, being a woman, and being black.”⠀
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Slide 9: @briapaints “Kings and queens, protect and hold onto each other. Until the day comes that we have peace and freedom to live in our skin.”⠀
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Slide 10: @affandjam⠀
“this cannot continue.⠀
change. is. due. if not now. when?
black. lives. matter.”