Category Archive: ART

James Hautman: Put His Stamp on the Nation

In the acclaimed black comedy thriller Fargo (Coen, 1996), the ending scene tracks police officer “Marge Gunderson,” as she crawls into bed with her husband “Norm.” As they watch TV, Norm shares that his artwork won an appearance on the 3-cent stamp, but he remarks, “Hautman’s blue-winged teal got the 29-cent.” In that instance, Norm joined the scores of people who have lost art competitions to a Hautman Brother, three brothers from Minnesota who’ve garnered national recognition for their scenic artwork. 

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Ernest Shaw Jr.: Battling Hate Brushstroke By Brushstroke

Research has proven that art has therapeutic, healing, and unitary effects on individuals, specifically those with trauma and PTSD (see this fascinating article on Healthline). Art is utilized in rehabilitation centers and public schools alike as a method of allowing human beings to channel their emotions in a positive manner with tangible outcomes. For artist Ernest Shaw Jr., the inspiration for his work stems from the desire to unite entire communities through this shared emotional catharsis. 

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AFROPUNK: Can We Still Call It That?

Since I was 15 years old and first transitioning to my natural hair, I’ve been dying to attend AFROPUNK ATL; as a high school sophomore Iwas mesmerized by exhaustive photos of eclectic fashions, big, colorful,natural afros, and an overall beautiful collection of people that, for once, made me feel normal for wearing black lipstick and combat boots in the summer. 

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