True Expression Tuesdays is ALL about being who you are to the fullest in your most creative, innovative and UNIQUE way.
I think I can speak for most DIVAs' (& dudes the same) when I say that there is no expression of art and culture, than when it is true to form and who are! For today's EXTRAORDINARY DIVA of Black History, DIVA Rules is showcasing Afro-American, Jamaican-born artist Renee Cox!
Renee Cox's art pushes the limits and brings about a message that transcends our culture to think more, and be more conscious of ourselves and who we are individually.
Her beautiful work has caused some uproar within the Roman Catholic community (for her depiction of the 12 disciples) and with former Mayor of New York Giuliani, which was featured in the New York Times and NY Post. She has received praise & many accolades in publications like; VIBE, Essence, and ArtNews (to name very few). The following video showcases some of her work and she shares her projects...
Renee Cox is EXTRAORDINARY because her work celebrates Afro-womanhood and challenges issues of sexism and racism in our Western society. It is important that artist's work, like Ms. Cox is given the room to shine because it's daring, bold, & EXTRAORDINARY in her own rite!
Please check her out at : www.reneecox.org
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