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Hanging out at #thebreathandtheclay2018 with friends Libby and Sarah from the Art and Faith Conversations podcast 😊 #artoffaith
On Monday, @kehindewiley and @asherald became the first black artists to be commissioned for the official portraits of the POTUS. Both artists mix fictional and symbolic elements into their work and are known for their voices against racial inequality. . Kehinde Wiley, who is known for his ironic depictions of black individuals in the style of royal European portraits, paints Barack Obama as an engaged problem-solver - “No Mr. Nice Guy” - with a backdrop that represents his heritage. “African blue lilies represent Kenya, his father’s birthplace; jasmine stands for Hawaii, where Mr. Obama himself was born; chrysanthemums, the official flower of Chicago, reference the city where his political career began, and where he met his wife” (NY Times). . Amy Sherald, who painted Michelle Obama, is known for portraying her black subjects with gray skin against a single-color background. The focus of her work is the dress, symbolic of the First Lady’s patriotism, activism, and approachability. . For further reading on the symbolism in the Obama portraits, see the New York Times’ article “Obama Portraits Blend Paint and Politics, and Fact and Fiction” and Politico’s article “The Hidden Political Message of Michelle Obama’s Portrait Dress”.
@hillsongworship’s new album “There Is More” | artwork: “Jacob Wrestles With God” #artoffaith
(3/3) This is ”Ttéia” by Lygia Pape, an installation constructed with golden thread. It was originally debuted in 2002, but was displayed most recently at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art Brauer, New York, in 2017.
We’re excited to share the latest project from @alabaster_co, PSALMS. It’s available for pre-order on Kickstarter today! . Visit @alabaster_co for more details! And have a happy happy Wednesday!