In this episode, we ride into a conversation with Sydney James. Fine arts painter and muralist Sydney G. James is a girl proudly raised in Detroit. With a BFA from the College for Creative Studies and a background in commercial art, James is a figurative artist whose bold brush strokes have humanized Detroit’s industrial skyline.
Not limited to one dimension, Sydney’s artwork can be found in private collections, galleries, museums, or on a pair of shoes. Her visual narratives project the complex realities of Black women while interrogating the concepts of safe spaces and community care.
A 2017 Kresge Arts Fellow and a dedicated mentor, Sydney is also the co-founder of BLKOUT Walls, a biannual street mural festival that elevates Black artists and stimulates the city’s creative economy.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Black Love
- Girl with the D Earring
- BLKOUT Walls Street Mural Festival
- Empowerment
Resources:
- Sydney James
- Detroit References
- People of Interest
- Linda Whitaker
- Jonni Page
- Halima Afi Cassells
- Jadakiss
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