Didier William is a Haitian American artist whose work explores cultural identity while incorporating elements of history, mythology, and biographical experiences. In his current exhibition Nou Kite Tout Sa Dèyè at the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, which means “we’ve left that all behind,” William explores his heritage, the American culture he was submerged in, and what he and his family went through in the process of immigration and becoming naturalized U.S. Citizens.
The age of modernism brought to the fore a revolution in the art making process. It opened doors to the different possibilities in which we interpret and consume art. When we analyze Barbara Kruger’s work, the key components in modernism become apparent, thereby making the work significant in the age of contemporary art.
Time Spy is a nine minute animation film made from scanned woodblocks and the film explores notions of past, present, and future as a way to explore the nature of time and how we perceive it.
How does Michelangelo's depiction of scenes from Genesis in his paintings on the Sistine Chapel ceiling reveal departures from what the biblical text literally states, and can these departures be seen as attempts by the artist to interpret Genesis in his own way?
Some tips I’ve learned so far which have helped me when working with clay...
Taking the train one afternoon, I came across a sign glued on to the doors of the train. It was warning riders not to lean on the doors. What captured my attention about this particular image was...
I am starting this vlog with the intention of keeping track of my image making process. It’s not so much for the viewer as it is for me to keep an evolutionary diary and track the process of my thoughts.