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. It's something I've always coveted. Mickalene Thomas brothercovetdevelop Change image and share on social
The mirror is a powerful tool because it forces you to deal with yourself on a deeper level. Conceptually, paintings are like mirrors. They're an expression from the artist: 'This is how I view the world - I'm presenting it to you.' Mickalene Thomas artistconceptuallydeal share on social
There's a greater power and charisma when a woman is aware of her sexual prowess when it's not necessarily about victimization or someone else's pleasure but her own feeling about her own body and understanding and loving herself. Mickalene Thomas awarebodycharisma share on social
I don't see myself as a photographer. I still see the photographs and collages as a resource for the painting. Mickalene Thomas collagepaintphotograph Change image and share on social
I've always enjoyed film, but I'm a little afraid of it because I think it is very powerful as a medium. You have the visuals, the sound, the colors, all of these things coming at you, and they transport you physically so it becomes this surround sound, virtual reality. Mickalene Thomas afraidcolorcome share on social
When I started at Pratt, Spike Lee had his 40 Acres and A Mule studios down the street. You'd see Rosie Perez walking around going to Mike's Coffee Shop. So it was this black bohemian. Mickalene Thomas acreblackbohemian Change image and share on social
What's always intriguing to me is transforming my subjects into a character from another era. Mickalene Thomas charactereraintrigue Change image and share on social
I'm a black American, and I'm proud to represent who and where I'm from - unapologetically. There's no shame in my game. Mickalene Thomas americanblackgame Change image and share on social
With photography, you've captured a moment time - it's that moment only - and in painting, you play with it; you manipulate how time is presented. It's about fantasy and illusion and the creation of desire. Mickalene Thomas capturecreationdesire share on social
Sometimes I think it's the responsibility of the artist to reveal a little more of themselves. Mickalene Thomas artistresponsibilityreveal Change image and share on social
