Category: Colors & Voices
FREEDOM OF SPEECH
”I grew up in a country where there is no place for tolerance, where LGBTQ is oppressed, where there is no freedom of speech and self-expression. While I lived there, it seemed to be the norm. Only now living in California do I finally understand what freedom of speech and expression is. I am so…
ALL COLORS OF THE RAINBOW
“With an open-minded perspective toward diversity and inclusion, we can paint a canvas of acceptance that includes all colors of the human rainbow, allowing each unique individual to shine in their own vivid brilliance.” Oliver Schibli’s Art Helmet: Emotion Work Number 2058
CULTURE IS MY PLAYGROUND
“Diversity: in the palette of artistic expressions, the first gesture is made by intuition and this movement comes from our existential origins. The artist then decides how to fit into this creative whole, that is to say that we opt for a classical, modern, conceptual, contemporary, performative, Pop, etc. artistic movement. What we have learned…
BUILDING BRIDGES
“Basketball has allowed me to travel the world exposing me to different cultures, practices, and ideas. Engaging with a diverse range of people has been an exhilarating experience for myself and also a learning experience for others. Surprisingly, throughout my journey, I have met many people who have never before engaged with a black person.…
A LONG WAY TO GO
“These past few months have been astonishing, heart breaking and have seriously affected my faith in humanity. However the response to the recent events have been uplifting and have given me hope. Never in my lifetime have I seen strong action taken against these (the removal of statues, the amount of peaceful protests undergone during…
ART HAS NO BOUNDARIES
My name is Hildegarde Handsaeme, I’m an artist from Belgium and I’m excited to take over this account and share my favorite works with you. I’ll add one painting or drawing per day for the next week and I look forward to your comments and thoughts! The dominant subject of my works is the figure…
CHANGE A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
I grew up in the very diverse Miami, FL. I saw many changes in the ’60’s to the ’90’s. The more Avant-garde the better. The years I spent there are still a constant source of inspiration in my work. Valerie Vescovi’s Art Helmet: Social Distancing
STRONGER ALL TOGETHER
“We need diversity and inclusion to find opportunities in life. We only see things from our own perspective with our own vision. By integrating different people, different perspectives are coming together, views are broadening and it will strengthen us. The best teams are diverse, and inclusion makes it more vibrant.” Raphaela M.L.D. Her Art Helmet:…
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