Artwork by Dany Green

Interview with Dany Green

Introducing Dany Green, an abstract mixed-media artist from Ambler, Pennsylvania who aims to bridge the gap between the literal and the imagined through her work.

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Artwork by Carla Denise Byrd

Interview with Carla Denise Byrd

Introducing Carla Denise Byrd, an afro-surrealism artist from Washington, D.C. who uses art to connect with all people and things unique.

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Sculpture by Austen Brantley

Interview with Austen Brantley

Meet Austen Brantley, a sculptor from Detroit, Michigan whose artwork challenges his community to seek excellence.

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Roosevelt Taylor Artwork

Looking to the Future

We asked five artists what they feel is missing within our Black art communities and what they think the next generation should work towards establishing. Here is what they had to say:

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DECEMBER 21ST by John Bias

DECEMBER 21ST by John Bias Josiah Jamison, 2022, Oil and silver leaf on canvas It is a blank screen with some finger smear marks and a light coat of dust. There are slight reflections of people on the blank screen that can scarcely be made out. Some people on the…

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Take Charge of Education and Bring Back the Arts!

Opinion Editorial | Creative thinking needs a place in the classroom.

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QRCKY Abstract Painting

Abstract Paintings by QRCKY

Introducing QRCKY, an artist from southern Virginia who uses his abstract paintings to document history, develop an identity, and unite communities through dialogue.

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THERE’S A TIME 2 LAUGH by Monalisa

THERE’S A TIME 2 LAUGH by Monalisa Home THERE'S A TIME 2 LAUGH...THERE'S A TIME 2 CRY A poem inspired by Nikki, a poem for Nikki and a poem for us all by Monalisa With “Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea” in hand I impatiently wait in line to get a signature…

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Homemade Love by SoulSistahDoctah

Homemade Love by SoulSistahDoctah Home Homemade Love: Mami *Good Troubling* Wata by SoulSistahDoctah The world of a petite, small-boned woman with a big heart and easy smile can get smaller every day. Especially if she has dementia. The first time you bathe her you are beckoned to memories of loving…

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“give love words because bell hooks said so” by Niina Taapopi

“give love words because bell hooks said so” by Niina Taapopi Home give love words because bell hooks said so Niina Taapopi If we had all the words in all of language to name our feelings and desires What would i call you? What would your name be? To what…

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