Wylene Carol and Floyd Tunson
Recorded
June 7, 2023
Archived
June 7, 2023
33:13 minutes
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Id:
mby022791
Description
Best friends Wylene Carol (81) and Floyd Tunson (76) reflect on Floyd’s journey as an eclectic artist, how identity and location factor into success in the art world, and working together for the past 45 years.Subject Log / Time Code
Wylene Carol (WC) and Floyd Tunson (FT) reflect on having worked together for 45 years.
WC asks FT if it was ever difficult for him to ask for help.
FT and WC talk about what they have in common, particularly having grown up poor.
FT talks about disliking the label of "Black artist," citing that he would "rather be an artist in addition to being Black."
WC emphasizes the importance of trust in her and FT's relationship.
FT reflects on the eclectic range of his work.
Participants
- Wylene Carol
- Floyd Tunson