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 in various parts of the world. The positive thing about Tumblr and Instagram is that they're a fantastic platform for art lovers. I also like, when I search for my art and it says, "see also… — Mickalene Thomas Copy Share
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
