this is what i know about art
“Art and protest will forever be bound together. And the beautiful thing about art, like activism, is that it allows us space to be curious and learn. Sharing art has helped me learn how to make my voice heard and ask better questions.”
- the meaning of art activism is supposed to make others aware of issues and learning of art activism. creating art that’s mainly focused on social issues makes them understand how their voices can be heard, how our voice can be impactful, even powerful. we learn from others that art and activism are one amazing feat.
“During my meeting with Thelma, she told me about the consequences of my action generously taught me that my voice was a powerful one. Instead of leading with rage, helped me understand this difficult crossroads. By the end of the meeting, she asked me to think deeply about what I wanted to say, and, more importantly, how I wanted it to be interpreted. It was not just enough to be angry. I had to be strategic.”
- learning from other people is important, especially when you’re actively on social media, posting about social injustice. being an activism can rile up emotions, through social media and going to protests. being emotional will cause activists to riot or become violent. activism is something to be patient with, running in with frustration and unhappiness will destroy the progress of being a non-violent protest. our voices are powerful, use it as determination for a better tomorrow.
“They ask big questions and propose even bigger solutions. They show us that no matter where we come from or where we’re going, we can all take part in changing the communities around us. Because the possibilities of how we can use our space for good are endless.”
- activism can change the way people think, the way they ask questions, or the way they act. the change can happen anywhere, us, the people we can do anything we set our minds to. art and activism is a powerful source. together, they are extraordinary.
open season - kevin appiah-kubi
this painting made by kevin appiah-kubi, speaks a thousand words. this is the definition of being black in america. the feeling of having an invisible target on their back, having police stop black people without probable cause, police becoming aggressive when black people are cooperating, having a gun shoved in their face, their hands up, showing the police that they have no weapon. i chose this art piece because it’s it’s truly a powerful piece, the basic definition of art activism; the hands and the face having a target on them, seeing that police murder black people for simply, existing.
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