I look to a lot of artists who don't focus on one medium, who you can't pigeonhole. Mickalene Thomas artistfocuslot Change image and 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
In my family, growing up, the women were always the ones who were powerful, and they exuded this charisma of empowerment that I hold onto and always remember. I had some difficult times, but these strong women were always a constant. Mickalene Thomas charismaconstantdifficult share on social
You know, the emotion - it comes in my art. The kind of person I am, I can deal with things, and I do and I can, but I'm not a crier. Mickalene Thomas artcrierdeal Change image and share on social
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
I had someone describe my work as so - '227' - and I thought about that TV show, and I thought about those women on that TV show, and I said, 'Yes, it is '227.'' That show depicted real women, everyday women. If that's the case, my work is very '227.' Mickalene Thomas casedepictdescribe share on social
I am proud to be able to exhibit my work and inspire young people. Especially young black women so they know that they are beautiful, that they don't have to hold onto any negative stereotypes. Mickalene Thomas beautifulblackexhibit 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
I define my work as a feminist act and a political act because I'm black and a woman. You don't necessarily have to claim that, but the act of making art itself is a political and feminist act when you're a woman. Mickalene Thomas actartblack 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
