I have traveled through this world as a visual occupant. From the very beginning, words felt too contradictory- art was my survival.
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Abstract/ multi media artist, although I have created slide shows/videos and curated exhibitions including one at the University of Minnesota.
Where do you find inspiration?if you are born an artist you are constantly trying to make sense out of the world - the artist bears witness their whole life - always curious always asking why or becomes the silent witness . I was that person - a visual occupant - always trying to make sense out of words that were so contradictory. Social justice is an incredibly powerful inspiration for the artist as witness.
What would you do with $25,000?Continue to finish my book on my dad who was an artist, world war 2 veteran and spy working for Office of Strategic Services
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