Beyond the Block Ep.4 - 6205 Warren Ave

Description

My hometown of South Dallas serves as the basis for my work as an artist. Every location I chose to depict "what it's like to live in the hood" is connected to a friend or family member I questioned about local life. I'm recreating my story from their perspectives by connecting my early memories to the location of my current home. A phone call was to record the interview in order to portray each person's unique memory of that location. My 37-year-old uncle, Anthony Evans will be the next speaker and will discuss his childhood house and a home that has historically been in my family.

Growing up in an area where poverty and crime rates dominate social media narratives lessens the great experiences, people, and companies I've grown to adore as a young girl. I was able to bend time by presenting memories that I had repainted using my individual vision. I discovered that place is connected to memory through each interview that is associated to a different paintings I produced. Which gives my audience a chance to consider their current location and illustrate the possible effects that location might have on a person. In the end, our experiences are all similar because we all work hard to make ends meet by using what we have. I want my audience to walk away knowing that there is beauty in where I come from.

Participants

• Anthony Evans
  
• Celia Johnson
  

Interview By

• Celia Johnson