Visual Bibliography | complexartanthology

These artists and activists in their many different forms have been very anchoring in my work. I just wanted to share them and their works.

Diorama Map By Sohei Nishino This artist's work is amazing. Please read the piece's caption.	Cauleen Smith's Drylongso cover art Cauleen Smith’s film, Drylongso, reminded me of home. I was inspired so inspired that I began to reflect more on the aftermath of death. I explored deaths of black people I had known or was connected to and I created memorials for them, setting up photographs and materials on a tree and reading some poetry in their honor.	scene from Don't Touch My Hair music video by Solange Solange's visual imagery specifically with her commentary on the culture and fashion of black girls and women was really striking to me. In this scene, the use of beads in hair made me consider my use of beads in my materials for my projects.
Solange - A Seat at the Table album book art I am weary from the murders of black people especially of black girls and women, including trans black women. It's need to stop.	Basic Needs chart from Living Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg PLEASE USE THIS CHART TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW YOURSELF AND YOUR NEEDS AND TO DISCOVER HOW TO FULFILL THEM BEST	Basic Feelings chart from Living Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg LEARN HOW TO VOCALIZE YOUR EMOTIONS. WE ARE NOT FINE OR ALRIGHT. WE ARE....
Flower of Life (Flame Flower) painting, 1943 by Frida Kahlo This piece just reminded heavily of how we are heavily attached to the earth. We sprout, we grow, we have roots.	The Dream (The Bed) painting, 1940 by Frida Kahlo This piece inspired me when I was really worried about my mother when she got the coronavirus.	Photo of Frida and her Wounded Table Painting The process of being so close to your art because it is in essence a part of you is what it is like for me when I create.
Roots painting, 1943 by Frida Kahlo FIND YOUR ROOTS. STAND YOUR GROUND. BE WHAT YOU ARE	Henry Ford Hospital painting, 1932 by Frida Kahlo FRIDA used her paintings as a way of healing and reflecting what she was going through at the time. That is how I use my work, to address what's on my mind and give my thoughts a decent place to live.	My Birth painting, 1932 by Frida Kahlo This was Frida's way of reflecting on her work. This Div III is in part the same.
The Chick painting, 1945 by Frida Kahlo We are all entangled in this web and we all play a role. Which are you?	The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Morrison critique's “the most destructive ideas created in history, which was the idea of romantic love and physical beauty. Within critiquing these themes, Morrison is explaining and analyzing this impact of whites normalizing this ideal of beauty in society which results in dangerous and oppressive mentalities especially of shame within other races and cultures who are portrayed as inadequate.	Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison Quotes that Matter: “you wanna fly, you gotta give up the shit that weighs you down” (Pg.179) “When you know your name, you should hang on to it, for unless it is noted down and remembered, it will die when you do.” (Pg. 329) “She was all angles, he remembered later, knees, mostly and elbows. One foot pointed east and one pointed west.” (Pg. 37) He flew, baby. Lifted his beautiful black ass up in the sky and flew on home.” (Pg. 328)
Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1 album art by Jill Scott She is an inspiration of storytelling and love and the importance of loving the self	Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 album art by Jill Scott LIVING MY LIFE LIKE IT'S GOLDEN!	The Light of the Sun album art by Jill Scott WE ARE BLESSED SHE HAS GIVEN US HER WOMANIFESTO
Red Balloon from Artist's Breath series, 1960 by Piero Manzoni His art is as simple as literally being breath. This is the epitome of concept art.	Ceiling Painting/Yes Painting by Yoko Ono I want people to engage with my work as if it is a search for clues, a search for answers, a search for the self. Yoko says yes!	Cut Piece by Yoko Ono In this piece, strangers cut off pieces of Yoko's clothing. I think this type of engagement with the art feels relevant because it is heavily in relation to the body and the politics of how we use it, for work, for pleasure, for art, for....
Bag piece by Yoko Ono Yoko's only instruction was to get into the bag. GET INTO THE WORK!	Wish Tree, (1981–present) by Yoko Ono A Wish Tree is an opportunity to expand not only the ability to imagine the future, but to declare it into being. I would like to remake these back home in Baltimore!	They're learning fast by John Latham 1988 Never underestimate the way we impact the things around. Do not be naive to growth. Do not be naive to the feelings of animals and others. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE EARTH.
LETTER E by Nicola Yeoman This has been inspiring in my alphabet process which hasn't been published yet.	AND THEN... by Nicola Yeoman I was drawn to this piece because of the hanging aspect. I explore the idea of "hanging" in my art.	LETTER U by Nicola Yeoman This U is made out of scissors. I think that speaks volumes. What do you think?
AND THEN... by Nicola Yeoman I'm thinking of making an outside piece about Shelter. This was drawn to me because it reminds me of the role of nature in our oppression and our liberation.	LETTER D by Nicola Yeoman This piece reminded me of how we can make paths out of other things. So I will try to explore this with my labyrinth making.	The Lazarus Cradle by Janine Antoni This is another piece that makes me think about the politics of "hanging" art. What does it mean for art to suspend above us? In this piece, Antoni uses bones. How does this pose commentary to hanging bodies?
Janine Antoni Inhabit, 2009 Another art piece that inspires me and reflects my art making process.	Remains of a business, St. Bernard Parish by Chris Jordan 2005 Chris Jordan explores the current aftermath of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina. I ask you. What remains?	Front steps of a home, Buras, LA by Chris Jordan And this is what remains!
Midway: Message from the Gyre by Chris Jordan (2009 - Current) I included this piece because I always want my work to be environmentally friendly. I don't want my materials to end up with this kind of impact. Artists need to be more mindful of their impact. I think that having a digital platform to display your work is nice because it creates less waste. The art you can keep or donate, but you still have this space for it to exist, even after the end.	Cigarette Butts by Chris Jordan 2013 This entire piece was made out of cigarette butts. I absolutely despise cigarette smokers. The impact they have to our breathing climate is extremely harmful and I think its time people explore more eco-friendly and positive methods of coping and healing.	Building Blocks by Chris Jordan, 2013 Please go to link
Globe in classroom, Chalmette neighborhood Chris Jordan	Welcome to the New Louis Armstrong School, Ninth Ward neighborhood by Chris Jordan	Light Bulbs by Chris Jordan, 2008 This piece explores light pollution, which I didn't know could even be a thing but of course it is. We are using electricity on a level of international consumption especially the lights we leave on overnight. Here's a little poem I wrote to people who leave lights on overnight: i was taught to always turn out the lights before bed because they need a break too, a time to rest, to not be seen, and heal from yesterday
Handguns by Chris Jordan, 2007 I enjoyed Chris Jordan's pieces because he explores a lot of themes with the materials. This image 29,569 handguns, equal to the number of gun-related deaths in the US in 2004.	Paper Bags by Chris Jordan, 2007 This piece speaks on the consumption of paper use specifically paper bags. It depicts 1.14 million brown paper supermarket bags, the number used in the US every hour.	Prison Uniforms by Chris Jordan, 2007 This piece depicts 2.3 million folded prison uniforms, equal to the number of Americans incarcerated in 2005. The U.S. has the largest prison population of any country in the world. That's ridiculous. Be against prison reform, we need prison abolition!!
Mandala 432 by Chris Jordan (2017) Inspiring patterns of Mandala.	A Little Summa - Susan Sontag	Spectrum Phaidon Press 2017 John Pawson’s second photographic book
Spectrum - John Pawson I found the image juxtapositioning to be fun and very reflective of how we creates paths to follow on the earth.	Spectrum - John Pawson I was also struck by Pawson's use of dark landscapes for his book. It frames blackness in another light. What a paradox.	Camilo Jose Vergara By Night In Baltimore Photoseries 2016 When I discovered these images, I was reminded of home. I reminded to talk about home. I am reminded of who this work is for.
Camilo Jose Vergara By Night In Baltimore Photoseries 2016 I explore a lot of home work in my anthology work. What is the history of a house? What makes it a home?	Camilo Jose Vergara By Night In Baltimore Photoseries 2016 I was also struck by Vergara's use of light and how he juxtaposes that with the darkness. I explored a lot of this in my own photography work.	Zig Zag Roadways, Arizona City, Arizona 2005 Alex Maclean Dwellings Series Reminded me again of paths in the earth and how if we just follow them, we will find ourselves.
Runway, Omaha, Nebraska 2008 Alex Maclean Transportation Series	Spillway, Odenton, Maryland 2011 Deserting Series Alex Maclean Our environments are a reflection of ourselves.	Subdivision Divided Into Two, Sun City, Arizona 2004 Alex Maclean Dwellings Series This made me think about my memory work with mapping my childhood living facilities and how they all connect.
Photographing Annie Leibovitz While She Is Photographing Me, Mojave Desert, Fb. 1983 David Hockney	Walking In The Zen Garden, Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto, 1983 David Hockney This is another example of the processing of mapping.	Born in Flames Film Cover Art Lizzie Borden I recommend Lizzie Borden's film for anyone who would like to understand the importance of women's liberation. If you wanna see what women go through, watch this film. If you want to see what women are capable of, watch this film. The future is female!
Scene from Born in Flames by Lizzie Borden EXPOSE THE RAPISTS OF OUR COMMUNITIES!!!!	Scene from Born in Flames by Lizzie Borden SELF DEFENSE SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO ALL WOMEN, IN SCHOOLS, IN THE WORKPLACE, IN OUR DAILY SOCIETY. IT IS CRUCIAL TO OUR SURVIVAL.	Scene from Born in Flames by Lizzie Borden
Washing/Tracks/Maintenance: Outside Art 1973 Mierle Laderman Ukeles	Washing/Tracks/Maintenance: Outside Art 1973 Mierle Laderman Ukeles	Maintenance Art Tasks 1973 Mierle Laderman Ukeles
The Maintenance of the Art Object: Mummy Maintenance with the Maintenance Man, the Maintenance Artist and the Museum Conservator 1973 Mierle Laderman Ukeles	The Maintenance of the Art Object: Mummy Maintenance with the Maintenance Man, the Maintenance Artist and the Museum Conservator 1973 Mierle Laderman Ukeles	Touch Sanitation brochure inviting 8500 sanitation workers to participate in performance Mierle Laderman Ukeles 1979
Touch Sanitation Performance 1979-1980 Mierle Laderman Ukeles	Sanitation Celebration: Grand Finale of the First NYC Art Parade Part I: The Social Mirror 1983 Touch Sanitation	DSYN ariel photo of Fresh Kills Landfill 1995
Baduizm 1997 Erykah Badu cover art Important Quotes from Songs: On & On: "Peace and blessings manifest with every lesson learned/If your knowledge were your wealth /Then it would be well-earned/If we were made in his image/Then call us by our names/Most intellects do not believe in God /But they fear us just the same" Apple Tree: "I work at pleasing me/Cause I can't please you and that's why I do what I do/My soul flies free like a willow tree. I can't control the soul flowing in me	Mama's Gun 2000 Erykah Badu cover art Important Quotes from Songs: Bag Lady: "Pack light!" Didn't Cha Know: "Time to save the world/Where in the world is all the time/So many things I still don't know/So many times I've changed my mind/Guess I was born to make mistakes/But I ain't scared to take the weight/So when I stumble off the path/I know my heart will guide me back" Orange Moon: "Smile at me."	Erykah Badu Worldwide Underground 2003 Erykah Badu cover art I found the album art to be very striking and inspiring, especially to possible replicate or reimagine what black girlhood/womaness looks like in media and what is said about it
New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) 2010 Erykah Badu I have learned that it is important to leave space for something to enter, something unknown. Erykah Badu’s Window Seat really inspired me in thinking about the politics of time traveling and replacement. Like what does it mean to travel as a black girl body and what does traveling in a different space teach us about reality? Like who dictates the progression of time? And who gets a front seat to all that privilege?	Window Seat music video scene by Erykah Badu 2010 PLEASE READ ATTACHED	Miss E... So Addictive 2001 Missy Elliot Get Ur Freak On: "Holla, ain't no stoppin' me/Copywritten, so don't copy me" Higher Ground: With my mind set on higher things/These things have become my footstool/I'm determined to reach my goal, I need peace for my soul oh
Under Construction 2002 Missy Elliot Gossip Folks: When I walk up in the piece/I ain't gotta even speak/I'm a bad mamajama goddammit motherfucker you ain't gotta like me Work It: Ain't no shame, ladies do your thing/Just make sure you ahead of the game	Scene from Missy Elliot's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly's) music video Missy Elliot was literally before her time. She revolutionized style for black girls and women and defined herself by her own empowerment.	Supa Dupa Fly 1997 Missy Elliot The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly): I'm driving to the beach, top down, loud sounds, see my peeps Give them pounds, now look who it be (who it be) It be me me me and Timothy (me me!) Sock It 2 Me: Hehe, nigga I'm nasty Do it, do it, do it, do it, do it No, no, no Gettaway: My style is a one-in-a-million/I flow on and on and on/My rhymes give you a really good feeling/All day long
Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award promotion for Missy Elliot BLACK GIRLS MAKING HISTORY AGAIN!	Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Rapper To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College of Music 2019	Jill Scott's Air Sex performance 2018 When Jill Scott was acting out what looked to oral sex on stage, it created a lot of gossip about the sexuality of black women and how loud they could be about it, especially if they were considered "fat" women. Jill has always inspired me to be myself, be proud of my size, my skill and the love I am.
Monica Ong's Silent Anatomies Book (cover art)	The Glass Larynx Poem by Monica Ong	Carrie Mae Weems Kitchen Table Series I wrote a response to this photograph in one of my classes before: Mother, I ask you, How do I be beautiful? Is it with this lipstick? Or is it my actual mouth? Daughter, you must know, Real beauty is often understated. First look in the mirror. Then pull back your skin, see? Bare, that is glory, To see all that is Hidden of myself in reflection And love it onto this body. Into this very cruel black and white existence .
Lyle Ashton Harris Untitled (New York Times Pre Election Self-Portrait Commission) 2000 Visual imagery related to the Industrial Prison Complex and Black People.	A Small Band Glen Ligon 2015 The close relationship of words for me reveals also the relationship humans have with each other and the world. We all work together to make meaning, to make sense of what we are, to be in existence together, all playing a part, even sometimes almost being each other.	Untitled (Four Etchings), Glenn Ligon 1992 Another inspiring piece on self-identity work and visual art expression
Dorothea Tanning On Time Off Time 1948 Thinking about complex structures

These artists and activists in their many different forms have been very anchoring in my work. I just wanted to share them and their works.

Diorama Map By Sohei Nishino This artist's work is amazing. Please read the piece's caption.

scene from Don't Touch My Hair music video by Solange Solange's visual imagery specifically with her commentary on the culture and fashion of black girls and women was really striking to me. In this scene, the use of beads in hair made me consider my use of beads in my materials for my projects.

Solange - A Seat at the Table album book art I am weary from the murders of black people especially of black girls and women, including trans black women. It's need to stop.

Basic Needs chart from Living Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg PLEASE USE THIS CHART TO HELP YOU GET TO KNOW YOURSELF AND YOUR NEEDS AND TO DISCOVER HOW TO FULFILL THEM BEST

Basic Feelings chart from Living Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg LEARN HOW TO VOCALIZE YOUR EMOTIONS. WE ARE NOT FINE OR ALRIGHT. WE ARE....

Flower of Life (Flame Flower) painting, 1943 by Frida Kahlo This piece just reminded heavily of how we are heavily attached to the earth. We sprout, we grow, we have roots.

The Dream (The Bed) painting, 1940 by Frida Kahlo This piece inspired me when I was really worried about my mother when she got the coronavirus.

Photo of Frida and her Wounded Table Painting The process of being so close to your art because it is in essence a part of you is what it is like for me when I create.

Roots painting, 1943 by Frida Kahlo FIND YOUR ROOTS. STAND YOUR GROUND. BE WHAT YOU ARE

Henry Ford Hospital painting, 1932 by Frida Kahlo FRIDA used her paintings as a way of healing and reflecting what she was going through at the time. That is how I use my work, to address what's on my mind and give my thoughts a decent place to live.

My Birth painting, 1932 by Frida Kahlo This was Frida's way of reflecting on her work. This Div III is in part the same.

The Chick painting, 1945 by Frida Kahlo We are all entangled in this web and we all play a role. Which are you?

Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1 album art by Jill Scott She is an inspiration of storytelling and love and the importance of loving the self

Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 album art by Jill Scott LIVING MY LIFE LIKE IT'S GOLDEN!

The Light of the Sun album art by Jill Scott WE ARE BLESSED SHE HAS GIVEN US HER WOMANIFESTO

Red Balloon from Artist's Breath series, 1960 by Piero Manzoni His art is as simple as literally being breath. This is the epitome of concept art.

Ceiling Painting/Yes Painting by Yoko Ono I want people to engage with my work as if it is a search for clues, a search for answers, a search for the self. Yoko says yes!

Cut Piece by Yoko Ono In this piece, strangers cut off pieces of Yoko's clothing. I think this type of engagement with the art feels relevant because it is heavily in relation to the body and the politics of how we use it, for work, for pleasure, for art, for....

Bag piece by Yoko Ono Yoko's only instruction was to get into the bag. GET INTO THE WORK!

Wish Tree, (1981–present) by Yoko Ono A Wish Tree is an opportunity to expand not only the ability to imagine the future, but to declare it into being. I would like to remake these back home in Baltimore!

They're learning fast by John Latham 1988 Never underestimate the way we impact the things around. Do not be naive to growth. Do not be naive to the feelings of animals and others. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE EARTH.

LETTER E by Nicola Yeoman This has been inspiring in my alphabet process which hasn't been published yet.

AND THEN... by Nicola Yeoman I was drawn to this piece because of the hanging aspect. I explore the idea of "hanging" in my art.

LETTER U by Nicola Yeoman This U is made out of scissors. I think that speaks volumes. What do you think?

AND THEN... by Nicola Yeoman I'm thinking of making an outside piece about Shelter. This was drawn to me because it reminds me of the role of nature in our oppression and our liberation.

LETTER D by Nicola Yeoman This piece reminded me of how we can make paths out of other things. So I will try to explore this with my labyrinth making.

The Lazarus Cradle by Janine Antoni This is another piece that makes me think about the politics of "hanging" art. What does it mean for art to suspend above us? In this piece, Antoni uses bones. How does this pose commentary to hanging bodies?

Janine Antoni Inhabit, 2009 Another art piece that inspires me and reflects my art making process.

Remains of a business, St. Bernard Parish by Chris Jordan 2005 Chris Jordan explores the current aftermath of New Orleans from Hurricane Katrina. I ask you. What remains?

Front steps of a home, Buras, LA by Chris Jordan And this is what remains!

Cigarette Butts by Chris Jordan 2013 This entire piece was made out of cigarette butts. I absolutely despise cigarette smokers. The impact they have to our breathing climate is extremely harmful and I think its time people explore more eco-friendly and positive methods of coping and healing.

Building Blocks by Chris Jordan, 2013 Please go to link

Globe in classroom, Chalmette neighborhood Chris Jordan

Welcome to the New Louis Armstrong School, Ninth Ward neighborhood by Chris Jordan

Handguns by Chris Jordan, 2007 I enjoyed Chris Jordan's pieces because he explores a lot of themes with the materials. This image 29,569 handguns, equal to the number of gun-related deaths in the US in 2004.

Paper Bags by Chris Jordan, 2007 This piece speaks on the consumption of paper use specifically paper bags. It depicts 1.14 million brown paper supermarket bags, the number used in the US every hour.

Prison Uniforms by Chris Jordan, 2007 This piece depicts 2.3 million folded prison uniforms, equal to the number of Americans incarcerated in 2005. The U.S. has the largest prison population of any country in the world. That's ridiculous. Be against prison reform, we need prison abolition!!

Mandala 432 by Chris Jordan (2017) Inspiring patterns of Mandala.

A Little Summa - Susan Sontag

Spectrum Phaidon Press 2017 John Pawson’s second photographic book

Spectrum - John Pawson I found the image juxtapositioning to be fun and very reflective of how we creates paths to follow on the earth.

Spectrum - John Pawson I was also struck by Pawson's use of dark landscapes for his book. It frames blackness in another light. What a paradox.

Camilo Jose Vergara By Night In Baltimore Photoseries 2016 When I discovered these images, I was reminded of home. I reminded to talk about home. I am reminded of who this work is for.

Camilo Jose Vergara By Night In Baltimore Photoseries 2016 I explore a lot of home work in my anthology work. What is the history of a house? What makes it a home?

Camilo Jose Vergara By Night In Baltimore Photoseries 2016 I was also struck by Vergara's use of light and how he juxtaposes that with the darkness. I explored a lot of this in my own photography work.

Zig Zag Roadways, Arizona City, Arizona 2005 Alex Maclean Dwellings Series Reminded me again of paths in the earth and how if we just follow them, we will find ourselves.

Runway, Omaha, Nebraska 2008 Alex Maclean Transportation Series

Spillway, Odenton, Maryland 2011 Deserting Series Alex Maclean Our environments are a reflection of ourselves.

Subdivision Divided Into Two, Sun City, Arizona 2004 Alex Maclean Dwellings Series This made me think about my memory work with mapping my childhood living facilities and how they all connect.

Photographing Annie Leibovitz While She Is Photographing Me, Mojave Desert, Fb. 1983 David Hockney

Walking In The Zen Garden, Ryoanji Temple, Kyoto, 1983 David Hockney This is another example of the processing of mapping.

Born in Flames Film Cover Art Lizzie Borden I recommend Lizzie Borden's film for anyone who would like to understand the importance of women's liberation. If you wanna see what women go through, watch this film. If you want to see what women are capable of, watch this film. The future is female!

Scene from Born in Flames by Lizzie Borden EXPOSE THE RAPISTS OF OUR COMMUNITIES!!!!

Scene from Born in Flames by Lizzie Borden SELF DEFENSE SHOULD BE TAUGHT TO ALL WOMEN, IN SCHOOLS, IN THE WORKPLACE, IN OUR DAILY SOCIETY. IT IS CRUCIAL TO OUR SURVIVAL.

Scene from Born in Flames by Lizzie Borden

Washing/Tracks/Maintenance: Outside Art 1973 Mierle Laderman Ukeles

Washing/Tracks/Maintenance: Outside Art 1973 Mierle Laderman Ukeles

Maintenance Art Tasks 1973 Mierle Laderman Ukeles

The Maintenance of the Art Object: Mummy Maintenance with the Maintenance Man, the Maintenance Artist and the Museum Conservator 1973 Mierle Laderman Ukeles

The Maintenance of the Art Object: Mummy Maintenance with the Maintenance Man, the Maintenance Artist and the Museum Conservator 1973 Mierle Laderman Ukeles

Touch Sanitation brochure inviting 8500 sanitation workers to participate in performance Mierle Laderman Ukeles 1979

Touch Sanitation Performance 1979-1980 Mierle Laderman Ukeles

Sanitation Celebration: Grand Finale of the First NYC Art Parade Part I: The Social Mirror 1983 Touch Sanitation

DSYN ariel photo of Fresh Kills Landfill 1995

Erykah Badu Worldwide Underground 2003 Erykah Badu cover art I found the album art to be very striking and inspiring, especially to possible replicate or reimagine what black girlhood/womaness looks like in media and what is said about it

Window Seat music video scene by Erykah Badu 2010 PLEASE READ ATTACHED

Miss E... So Addictive 2001 Missy Elliot Get Ur Freak On: "Holla, ain't no stoppin' me/Copywritten, so don't copy me" Higher Ground: With my mind set on higher things/These things have become my footstool/I'm determined to reach my goal, I need peace for my soul oh

Under Construction 2002 Missy Elliot Gossip Folks: When I walk up in the piece/I ain't gotta even speak/I'm a bad mamajama goddammit motherfucker you ain't gotta like me Work It: Ain't no shame, ladies do your thing/Just make sure you ahead of the game

Scene from Missy Elliot's The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly's) music video Missy Elliot was literally before her time. She revolutionized style for black girls and women and defined herself by her own empowerment.

Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award promotion for Missy Elliot BLACK GIRLS MAKING HISTORY AGAIN!

Missy Elliott Becomes First Female Rapper To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Berklee College of Music 2019

Monica Ong's Silent Anatomies Book (cover art)

The Glass Larynx Poem by Monica Ong

Lyle Ashton Harris Untitled (New York Times Pre Election Self-Portrait Commission) 2000 Visual imagery related to the Industrial Prison Complex and Black People.

A Small Band Glen Ligon 2015 The close relationship of words for me reveals also the relationship humans have with each other and the world. We all work together to make meaning, to make sense of what we are, to be in existence together, all playing a part, even sometimes almost being each other.

Untitled (Four Etchings), Glenn Ligon 1992 Another inspiring piece on self-identity work and visual art expression

Dorothea Tanning On Time Off Time 1948 Thinking about complex structures