Beauty has always been an element of discussion for black women, whether or not we were the ones having the conversation. Out of necessity, black women have always had to consider others' perceptions of a certain beauty ideal, just starting… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
Beauty was so heavily important in my family, something I had to contend with. All those experiences allow me to make what I'm making today. I grew up with that. There's a reason why I express that in my art.… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
I knew what I was doing, but I never really considered the magnitude of how my images were transformative to people. — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
Beauty has always been an element of discussion for black women, whether or not we were the ones having the conversation. Out of necessity,… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
I think what I have done is claimed the space and pushed it forward as much as I can in relationship to who I… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
I love knowing and learning about people around the world displaying my art online. Also, it's how I learn about new artists that are… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
I'm using the grid as formation. I wanted a relationship between the paintings and videos so that way when you are looking at the… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
I grew up with a lot of brothers and I don't have any sisters, so for me it's really important to develop my sisterhood.… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
I got really excited about finding new ways of using video, and the immediacy is different, in a way, than painting and photography. The… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
Beauty was so heavily important in my family, something I had to contend with. All those experiences allow me to make what I'm making… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
Here I am, the artist, the person, the black woman, and the stereotype. I'm using myself and it has nothing to do with my… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
We all have some flaws. But when I have a moment of doubt, I find inspiration from being in the moment, by letting go.… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
Hotels are amazing spaces and platform for activism. If they placed voting booths in hotels and other space of hospitality - a lot more… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share Image
