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Carrie Mae Weems, Colored People, 1989-1990<\/p>\n
I love how Weems makes a statement with the use of vibrancy and color in these photographs, while at the same time she makes a bold statement about race by titling this piece colored people. This work is inspiring to me because it takes what was deemed negative and associated with a particular image of “black vs white” out of Jim Crow and she decides to instead focus on color and the representation of Blackness within this vibrancy.<\/p>\n
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Carrie Mae Weems, Family Pictures and Stories, 1981-1982<\/p>\n
These images stick out to me because of the stories they tell. I admire Weems’ ability to capture everyday life while also making a statement. This is something I’d like to experiment with.<\/p>\n
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Wendy Red Star, Apsa’olooke Feminist 3, 2015, Photograph: Portland Art Museum<\/p>\n
This photograph by Wendy Red Star is interesting as it responds to existing photography surrounding the depiction of Native Americans. I love the contemporary twist along with the vibrancy that flows all around this image.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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