BIO

My name is Rachel Rainford and I am third year student studying Psychology and minoring in IT and Communication. My primary interests are within the arts. I enjoy creating and embracing self expression. My hobbies include graphic design, videography, and photography. My goal is to become a well rounded mixed media artist.

The Black Artist’s Way

Abstract

Disparities for talented Black Artists has caused many creatives to be shunned out of their desired avenue. Due to systemic racism, there is a long history of Black art either being stolen, copied with no recognition, or failure within the field. Without a doubt, Black creatives have been robbed and stripped of the many things that make them special. Our mission of our project is to highlight Black artists who have pioneered and paved the way through their courageous, inspirational and strengthening work. We selected artists who included their history in their work as a way to connect their identity.
With the influence of these women, “The Black Artists Way” was created in hopes to educate students, researchers, and many other educators on this discussion. We aspire to inspire people within the arts with a visualization of the brilliance that were these women. In efforts to create more diversification in the classroom, we put together archives that will be included in an educational film for students. To honor these figures, we chose the photos that portrayed them in their glory. In their time, the media did them a disservice. When it came to researching these women, it was found that there are many details missing from their stories. Although it’s impossible to gather those missing pieces, we attempt to bridge the gap as much as we can through photos; in hopes to tell their story how they themselves would want it told.

Keywords: Black Artist