Eric's Perspective Feat. Suesan Stovall

Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art

In this episode, Eric speaks with artist, actor & singer; Suesan Stovall. They discuss how she first became exposed to the arts and artists and the role her family played in surrounding her with art and immersing her into the art world. They discuss her artistic journey -- beginning with acting and the performing arts; her training and education and how she transitioned into making art, which began as a way to sustain her performing career.. from collage as a hobby, to selling her work, to eventually building a following, clientele.. and showing her work at galleries! How she eventually moved to Los Angeles, fell into the music scene, doing music for movies and commercials. They discuss the art scene in LA and how Black Artists are gaining more and more recognition and explore her artists process, what inspires her and the thematic nature of her work; that pays homage to her ancestors.
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Guest Bio: Born and raised in New York City; Suesan Stovall is an important American artist of memory and message. Strong statements of history, injustice and longing are delivered with humor, irony and love in mixed media and collage.. performance and music. A common theme of her work is remembrance. She often documents the past, from an old building being torn down to African American slavery to Native American land displacement. The daughter of the civil rights pioneer and newswoman Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Stovall frequently incorporates themes from the African American experience into her work. She is a homeless advocate, has been photographing homeless people for years. Owner of the Groovy Sue Gallery: the tiny boutique gallery, a converted garage in Martha's Vineyard that hosts her work.
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
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About Eric Hanks: African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery was one of the leading representatives of Black artists through his Santa Monica gallery, M. Hanks Gallery, founded in 1988. By selling their works nationally, contributing to museum collections, and publishing catalogs, Hanks has helped create an audience and market for these artists.