Kerry James Marshall Interview: Paint it Black

[@patriciadon1266]

I absolutely love Kerry James Marshall’s work!!! Black on black in Black!

[@elainecubbins5333]

He is so prolific and such an amazing artist.

[@EWKification]

Seeing is believing and Kerry decided to make his reality visible in the tradition of fine art painting, and succeeded. His work IS in museums.

[@zingdia]

His work calls out all the hypocrisies of this country, specifically the art world, and he does it in such a beautiful way. Thank you for inspiring us!

[@artistsonthecuttingedge8510]

"The things we see shape our expectations" Preach!

[@nataliejones2894]

I just saw better homes, better gardens at the Denver art museum. I had never heard of him before. It almost brought me to tears. Such interesting complex and beautiful work, and so vivid. To hear his inspirations and goals is amazing .

[@josephfaskew]

Reminds me of the solidity and intellect of David Hammons. Very well spoken, thank you.

[@oliviabossonart5177]

Oh my gosh, just discovering this guy and I'm in love!!!

[@shierocshieroc3735]

Same here and it's a treat

[@binkdawg9436]

Wow this brother is deep

[@I_be_e]

Amazing living artist right here people

[@shierocshieroc3735]

So glad this was recommended. I like this guy

[@henrybaillie-hamilton9453]

I thing why not only white people by your paintings, is because it's so rear for black artists to have such deep connections with their soul. Your work for me is like crossing in to another dimension. If I can be truely honest, it gives me so much hope, in what it will be unleash in future black fine art, artists. Your work is not only fasanatining beautify, but, like John Leonnon, your message is so strongly uniquely beautify true, it has the power to Empower and teach the world. Thank you.

[@LiemDuongArt]

Your art is very interesting. The human figures are so active. Good job!

[@johnandkathleenodonnell4130]

Seems like a lovely person. I like his art, too.

[@rach24321]

Amazing!! from the UK!!

[@saramiele7854]

he is 100 percent correct, i absolutely agree with the fact that black people are not represented in art galleries etc. i think a lot of representation is laid on van gogh and michelangelo but its people like Kerry James Marshall who should be represented because he is trying to make a significant difference by painting people who are not portrayed in art as much as white people so that there is a sense of equality in art galleries at least, all over the world

[@farawayeye8423]

A great artist ❤️

[@davidlewis6508]

There is a reality about how light is absorbed or reflected that every artist must consider when creating images. Photographers and painters are aware of this. But for the average person, the topic of melatonin and light can be an awkward conversation. For example, I take a picture with "my black friend," as they say, and you can see me clearly but my black friend's features are completely diminished in the photograph. And the black person will usually be quick to point out that fact but as a white person, I am uncomfortable mentioning that. Here, the artist, Mr. James, has embraced this and makes the rest of us, uncomfortable or not, think about this. It helps all of us to be more aware of the challenges of the people we share this planet with.

[@isihombing7896]

He should be a politician. Not because he talks about equality, black representation in art, civil rights movement. But because of his choice of words and how he phrase his sentences.

[@theconsciousobserver6829]

"It's not a retinal invisibility" perfectly explained

[@dalicloud9]

why does this only have 5000 views?

[@sxalexander]

Because views aren't a measure of how important a concept or artist is.

[@caracicatriz23]

Hola

[@london8615]

50k now

[@Audion]

Love your work! ♥️

[@rishis5569]

king

[@Audion]

There's hidden meaning in the referenced swing painting between rival lovers.

[@imanilwilliams]

Anybody know what the writing on his hat means? C1:99:00

[@emrysciaran]

Looking at Renaissance European art and expecting there to be Africans would be like looking at traditional African art and expecting to see Europeans, or looking at Japanese art and expecting to see people from Central America.

[@nononouh]

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