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A struggling artist trying to make it. Sometimes I'll indulge in fandom amidst artwork postings and sketches. Actually most of the time. Also, I apparently have a lot of feelings about racism and sexism.
Current shows I'm watching are Nikita, Hawaii Five-O, The Walking Dead, Elementary, probably more to come as long as people of color are represented.
Anti white washing, anti white privilege, anti racism, anti sexism, anti all other isms...people just need to be decent people.
BoA - “Only One” (Official Dance MV)
The Queen is back.
I was kinda surprised that she came back with a softer song than some hardcore dance track, but I was definitely not disappointed.
I am crying so many happy tears now. I’ve missed her so much, but after 10 years of non stop work in Japan and Korea and recently the US, she really did need that couple year break.
LOVE the diverse backup dancers, LOVE the song, LOVE BOA’S DANCE.
(Source: nguyennie-the-pooh)
Kameron Slade, a fifth-grader from Queens, NY, was scheduled to deliver a speech as part of a school-wide competition at PS 195. But when the principal learned Kameron’s speech was about same-sex marriage, he was ordered to choose a new topic or lose the opportunity to speak. (via)
(Source: sansastone, via thewayistare)
“Pop-culture has a lot of influence on my work. I like to re-contextualize art historical pieces with a twist of pop.” Awol Erizku
The young, Bronx-raised photographer Awol Erizku’s work is gaining considerable attention. A 2010 graduate of Cooper Union, he has managed, early in his career, the elusive feat of a solo show that opens tomorrow night at Hasted Kraeutler here in New York.
At a time when I see many young artists struggling to keep it going, someone like Awol Erizku demonstrates what is still possible. Of course, going to a prestigious school and having a mentor like David LaChapelle wouldn’t hurt anyone’s career, but Awol Erizku didn’t grow up advantaged. His portrait work reflects his community while inserting this community—through photography—into a greater art historic context, one where African American (and other people of color) are never well represented.
These photographs merit attention. They are beautiful and they captivate. In this short video Erizku’s passion and commitment to producing great work (and paying respect to his roots) look to be the real deal. I look forward to seeing the portraits first-hand and to pondering what’s next for this young artist. —Lane Nevares
This is incredibly lovely.
(via manticoreimaginary)
I DON’T THINK I’VE SEEN ANYTHING MORE PERFECT IN THIS FANDOM
(Source: yunghummus, via mycherieamour)
