In this episode we cover:
2:39: How Jennifer began the 100 Angels series
5:15: What it means to be in a black body and why it’s important to create art that speaks to that unique experience
11:43: How to make a space for yourself as a woman/person of color/etc in an industry still dominated by white males
13:45: Jennifer shares some thoughts on ways that those who benefit from the status quo can make space for others and create a seat at the table for them, so to speak
21:45: What it means to see black women represented in art
25:45: Jennifer shares some artists representing people of color in interesting ways
- Jennifer Albin
- Ann Clyde
- #drawingwhileblack (Twitter hashtag)
- @yellowroseart
- Mystele
30:05: The inspiration for Jennifer’s new work-in-progress “Cold-blooded”, the value of African American Vernacular English, and what it means to not feel safe to use your language openly
37:45: A brief discussion of Colin Kaepernick and the effects of his protest
42:58: Not a Very Good Day at All is Jennifer’s new children’s book; she shares the origins of that story and the heart behind the main character
Learn more about Jennifer at jenniferpricedavis.com.
Check out the full transcript:
Honoring Black Identity Through Art with Jennifer Price Davis
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