Artist Derrick Adams on hip-hop and relaxing while Black | Flowstate /North Brooklyn Artists

Host Ralf Jean-Pierre explores Bed-Stuy to find artist Derrick Adams in his studio for a behind the scenes look at his series “Floaters." They discuss working in a residential neighborhood, hip-hop, and how relaxation can be a radically political act for Black people.
The new ALL ARTS short documentary film series "Flowstate /North Brooklyn Artists" explores what it means to be an artist in the northern Brooklyn neighborhoods of Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick during summer 2020. Series hosts Ralf Jean-Pierre and Sophia Kayafas visit 16 artists in their homes and studios, looking at their gritty, inner worlds, and engaging in sincere conversations with a range of emerging, mid-career and established artists from diverse backgrounds.
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[@edithzaider6053]

Great Video. Thanks! Thanks Derrick Adams for showing some of your work! Will show this to my grandson & granddaughters!!!

[@calwoodart6927]

This was so incredible. Thanks for that insight and thoughtful window into this artist's mind and humor.

[@KandiaHaynesworth]

This is an awesome interview. His work of black while relaxing is outstanding… it made me smile. It’s nice to see black art besides seeing black pain.

[@wannad8290]

MOOD AF! 🖤✊🏿

[@camilladillard3501]

My favorite, thank you Derrick adams😀

[@thewomanofglory]

Very inspiring.

[@jcwt_pdx]

Beautiful 🤩 ❤ Love and thanks from Portland, Oregon 🌹💜⭐️

[@artlifealways...]

Nice...artlife always i2f the artist...one love...blessings

[@benito8864]

Awesome interview Ralf, truly inspired to keep creating myself and sharing more and more.

[@ALLARTSTV]

Thanks for watching, Benito!

[@preciousgorgeousralf137]

Keep going, Benito!

[@tenneshaskyers]

is it wrong to ask where derricks studio is? I would like to visit his studio too. I am an artist from toronto

[@ALLARTSTV]

Hi there! We're not sure whether he gives out that information, but here's a link to his website: www.derrickadams.com/

[@jamesarline5664]

Nice.

[@ALLARTSTV]

Thanks, James!