WHAT IS RESILIENT?
What is happening right now is not new. Racism is not new. Police brutality is not new. Sexism is not new. Homophobia is now new...
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However, as familiar as these issues are, it does not make them any less easier to deal with and witness.
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On top of signing petitions, donating, and having conversations with loved ones, there was more I could be doing.
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As a storyteller and filmmaker, I turned to the creative arts.
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There is a real power art can wield. Art is something we digest every day. Whether through movies, music, murals, books, and so many other forms, art has a prevalent role in our society.
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Art might not physically pass a bill or law, but it can contribute to the conversation and spark change. Art can craft a beautiful catalyst for change.
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With that in mind, I wanted to create a space where creatives can come together.
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Resilient is a space for creatives to collaborate and highlight works of art regarding systemic issues such as racism, privilege, homophobia, and sexism.
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However, this space is not just to be used for explicitly political or social works of art. This site is also to shine a light on artists who are typically disregarded or misrepresented in the mainstream. This space is for creatives who by simply expressing themselves and being who they are challenge social norms.
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I believe art activism can be presented in a variety of forms - direct and indirect.
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So, please use this space to check out artists and to reach out to other creatives to collaborate on projects.
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Let us create a community of artists fighting for a better future: one more inclusive and open.
Black Lives Matter | toni-cade-bambara-the-role-of-the-artist | Sylvia Rivera |
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Marsha P. Johnson Quote | marsha-p-johnsonMicah Bazant Painting | Protest Art |
Pride Flag Colors | MLK Quote |