Adrienne Cheatham Instagram – Next up in my at-home celebration of Black history month is this arresting piece by Lisa Whittington @theartistlisalove My husband introduced me to her work a few years ago and to say I’m a huge fan of her as a person and artist would be an understatement. Lisa’s work is thoughtful, considered, and deeeeep. Just like her (check out her website if you don’t believe me).
This piece is an homage to the generations of Black women who have showed up at the polls and have been a political force in the face of intimidation and discrimination. And in modern times (2020), stood in line to make their voices heard. It gives me Nina Simone Four Women vibes, we are diverse but we stand together for the greater good of us all. Lisa is from my adopted home of #harlem and currently lives in Georgia.
A little about Lisa Whittington:
Lisa describes herself as an abstract expressionist who works in various mediums including mixed media. Lisa Whittington is an American-born black artist with multiple degrees and honors in fine art. Among those is a doctorate degree in art education from the University of Georgia. Lisa says she spent many years pretending to be just a spectator and collector because she lacked the courage to showcase her art. But becoming an artist was a destiny she couldn’t escape.
Studying art triggered Lisa’s curiosity regarding the historical exclusion of black art and artists. During her Master’s program, she asked her professor, Bruce Bobick, why she couldn’t find any black artists in the textbooks or in museums. His response to that question set the pace for the amazing artistry she exhibits today.
#blackhistorymonth #blackart #athome | Posted on 23/Feb/2024 02:43:08
