The art of Mickalene Thomas

[@QueenRenne]

Thank you for the INSPIRATION SIS! I’m finishing up one of my own art pieces right now. There’s nothing like the peace and joy of creating something from scratch. ✨🖼️✨🖊️🥰

[@Wickedsmaart]

I was lucky to have been able to see her art exhibit at The Broad when I was visiting L.A., and it was one of the best exhibits I have ever been to. I not only went through it the first time but also back through it again to see what other details I could catch. My favorite room, besides the replica of her row house, was the room with Eartha Kitt's song playing, Angelitos Negros. I really loved all of it, but this room was amazing. This exhibit celebrates the beauty of all types of Black women and recalls the Black experience in America. I loved Thomas' collages which looked similar to Pablo Picasso's work. If you live or are visiting the L.A. area, put this exhibit on your list of things to do.

[@clarencewalker301]

Trailblazer of her Generation , Awesome, Beautiful Artist❤️

[@L.Spencer]

So cool that Weems' photos inspired her to be an artist.

[@DebUno]

Wow Totally Incredible Artist. Beautiful Story and YES…I was dazzled by Ms. Thomas’ artistic classics in modern times.

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

Art is very special and amazing. Mickalane Thomas is very special and talented.

[@johannapearson2701]

Beautiful!!!!!Bravo! Ms.Mickalene

[@mililaniman]

The artwork of Mickalene Thomas is versatile and insightful.

[@anneredmoon]

Thank you for introducing us to this phenominal artist!

[@lovejones92]

This is absolutely beautiful! I love hearing the backstories of renowned artists because there’s something in it that’s relatable and for me personally serves as a confirmation that if I keep moving forward in my own journey, I too could potentially inspire someone else one day the very same way. She has very beautiful work and I wish I had the money to own one myself lol. Those are one of a kind pieces, truly unique! ❤❤❤

[@ryanamari2233]

Being inspired to be an inspiration ❤

[@steveconn]

Very interesting, the beads, imagery, collage always fascinating. Nice work!

[@thecurator2626]

I would have loved to see her exhibit. Her work is phenomenal. I hope she tours it somewhere nearby soon.

[@saaunique]

The exhibit is traveling to more cities.

[@Behindthestamp]

I am in tears😭😭😭😭 This is what I want to do with my life✨️💕

[@mscalculated3218]

Get out there and do it!! 🙏🏽

[@romstar]

She has a fantastic 👁️ for details and what a creative mind!❤😮

[@angelacollier9324]

What an exciting exhibit! Thank you Sunday Morning for sharing a priceless inspiring interview!

[@metoo6599]

Ive never heard of her until now. Her art is so unique and interesting!

[@TheJustineCredible]

So Powerful, so Beautiful! Love how she uses what she found to make statements that are lovely and meaningful! Reminds me of a line from a White Stripes song, Rag & Bone: "We can do something with 'em. We'll make something out of 'em Make some money out of 'em at least"

[@YayaJ4579]

Her words were very eloquently spoken... Her art pieces are of strength and beautiful empowerment... They definitely move me. Thanks for the share😊❤

[@BandanaNana]

WOW!!!! MS. THOMAS YOUR WORK IS VERYYYYY EXTRAORDINARY!!!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💜💚💜💚GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@alfairefountaine4150]

Peace and Blessings Queen Mickalene 🙌🏾

[@sheilaj4645]

Her art work is amazing😊

[@roschellerumley3566]

Great job amazing as a black woman. I’m so proud.

[@arvellaharris6189]

Now thats what l am talking about we need more of this you go girl.

[@TraceyHannecart-bu6zz]

Absolutely Amazing!

[@rosieb9]

😊❤ So happy and proud of you Micky.

[@annamarielewis7078]

True works of art. A multi media genius 🥰

[@STOPLISTENANDTHINK]

Fantastic thanks for covering her story and art ✨

[@traciemitchell1249]

I hadn’t heard of her until the tv show Empire where her art was featured.

[@paulahawkins3786]

Amazing and beautiful art!

[@clairekalemkeris4606]

Phenomenal artist ,doing amazing important work!!! Great story

[@taintedlife2618]

Very cool. I never heard of her work. I love her style.

[@thomasapfeffer]

Nice interview. Very eloquent ❤

[@maurreese]

Inspiring! Congratulations to her and I wish her all the success.

[@tabbimiamiGames2467]

I got to see her work at the Cleveland Museum of Art. It is simple beautiful surreal art I love it.

[@shirleyharris1335]

Awesome journey and reflections on mediums and expenses artists use to create incredible works of art! ✌🏽💙🌊💙🌊💙

[@zakiyaquintella]

That was so inspiring to see a successful melanated woman in the arts ! She definitely gives me hope as an abstract artist to keep moving forward!! I strive to become like her one day ❤❤❤

[@SakuraPinkBrush23]

💎💎💎Rhinestones and such, one by one at that on a 1/2 to full size wall for a single piece of artwork??? Just WOW!!! That alone should deserve some type of 🥇🏅medal. I was just 🥾👢🦵kicking myself for taking 3-4 weeks to finish and post my artwork. I still need 2 or 3 hours yet. I happen to see this story, about the honoree, in the midst of that. What a 🦋beautiful start to my day!!! GOOD MORNING AMERICA, btw. Thanks for this feature within a feature of 2 celebrated artist.

[@tthomas184]

Keep in mind she has plenty of assistants to help her these day. Disappointing they didn't show that, and made it seem she does everything herself.

[@SakuraPinkBrush23]

@@tthomas184 😱😱 OMG, thanks for sharing that ℹ️ info. I was feeling like I needed to get the lead out, 😂😆 LOL

[@Test_1-2-3-i1h]

Stunning and Brave!

[@Roni78z]

Oh, her art is so beautiful!

[@deborahdufel1664]

Love her comment: "You're funny."

[@mvn4514]

Black Girl Magic strikes again! Absolutely wonderful and moving. We appreciate you Madame Mickalene.

[@NoTengoIlusiones]

Beautiful

[@austingibson9291]

I love this ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@latreasemurray8125]

This is great work!!!

[@dottiemathews6853]

SHE INSPIRES ME!

[@lanitastones5375]

Very beautiful!!!❤❤❤

[@CulinaryGuide]

I love this ❤

[@bilqis3]

Art is meant to incite and move you

[@happyaboutme]

Such talent!! A true American treasure! 🎉🎈❤

[@cathieleccese6469]

That was so beautifully said

[@maxinec1616]

WOWWWW......just beautiful!!

[@teralecole316]

I love this.

[@margerybritton793]

My life has always been about limitations🤗

[@BB-pv6cf]

Wow! This is so awesome!

[@treespeakerintermediaartis9715]

Omg I love her art!!

[@jenniferf.bradley6006]

BEAUTIFUL ✨️

[@uscitizen3252]

I saw her exhibit at The Broad in LA in September. It was exquisite.

[@califiasrevenge]

i’m a fan of CARRIE MAE WEEMS periodt !! 👑👸🏽

[@joysharma5705]

A great lady very inspiring,Godbless

[@SimplyE1986]

WOW, just wow 💖.

[@leonaflorence]

Incredible ❤

[@xanthonyjamesx]

Her modern interpretation is the most beautiful 😍

[@soundofmind283]

Beautiful art and artist ❤

[@davidvega7773]

I love it!

[@latergator3777]

Beautiful and inspiring

[@KiraAntoinette]

Beautiful art♥️🙌🏾🔥

[@renitalake3580]

How awesome to have your initial inspiration be a part of honoring you.

[@joysharma5705]

Wowwwwwwwwwwww❤phenomenal 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@UMVELINQANGI]

Awesome!👍

[@Miss702Awakening]

Inspirational

[@daimonmarioperez9501]

Wonderful 😊😊😊😊😊

[@ChakaLovesToRead]

Absolutely Beautiful ❤

[@blakeaaron5698]

I was waiting for Nina Simone to enter into the discussion somewhere... then "Little Girl Blue" began softly in the background.

[@kraichellecurren7892]

Bravo 👏🏽 👏🏽👏🏽

[@itsjideade]

amzing person to cover

[@Sew-Ronica]

Visual 🎨 🖼

[@ryanamari2233]

I wanted to see her collection at THE BROAD but tickets were expensive

[@stetson1503]

Awesome!

[@SunnyniteDesigns]

Congratulations❤❤

[@TT-fl8jt]

Amazing!

[@TAMARGR8]

Period 💯💕👌🏽

[@DuhGhost]

Refreshing! ❤

[@dariusvbryant.]

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheSparkleCompanyChicago]

Beautiful! 💖

[@tammiepressley2684]

Amazing

[@medusagorgon9]

So lovely.😍

[@ShirleyPotts-ud3nb]

Art is very special and powerful

[@kathykiddentertainment5305]

Her work is beautiful!! ❤❤❤ #KathyKiddEntertainment!!

[@crystalterry144]

Love it❤❤❤❤❤

[@ingebongo7421]

Sublime!

[@TNGURL08]

Beautiful ❤️

[@tommieaustin6532]

That's beautiful amazing talent essence of kahide Wiley art 🎉

[@Destiny-tm1bh]

I want that laser light piece shown behind the host of the show. Haha!

[@sammiedopee]

Yes❤️

[@debbiecooper1677]

wow love it

[@manifesteams]

SO inspiring! Thank you for this great profile. On manifesTEAMS we talk about how OPPORTUNITIES often mask themselves as OBSTACLES. Artist Mickalene Thomas is a perfect example. She birthed her unique, world-defining style out of LIMITATION!. “My life was defined by limitation. Paint is expensive. So I used what was around me, accessible, affordable. A lot of my process came out of limitations, but I work within it, around it, through it and above it.” Congrats on such an inspiring level of human ingenuity!

[@califiasrevenge]

using found objects in order to make art is as old as time. not taking away from ms. thomas’s obvious talent, but she isn’t doing anything new or particularly groundbreaking. this is old stuff

[@naomigerhard2629]

Very. Cool

[@lovechild1024]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@KCNwokoye]

Brilliant thinker and phenomenal artist. Hopefully she will do one for our future president Kamala Harris.

[@solangelalebron1348]

I mean they do look better than original supposedly famous artists that they showed. If I had to choose I won't pick because of who the artist is, I'll choose whatever I like best. And the best artwork comes from my Children.