J. Sybylla Smith, In Conversation with Laurent B. Chevalier and Kris Graves
Episode #14 Summary:
Laurent B. Chevalier captures the essence of Blackness in lyrically sequenced black & white images from the streets and communities of New York City.
Episode Notes
Enough, is a visual tapestry delivering moving witness to the pain, beauty, resilience, outrage, wonder and verve radiating from the heart of Brooklyn; thoughtfully woven with original poetry by Dr. Jamilla Lyiscott. Chevalier masterly constructs a virtual time capsule blending insight, concept and document into testimony, chronicling the embodiment of individual and collective agency and a community focusing forward.
In this book group, Laurent B. Chevalier, and publisher, Kris Graves discuss, among other things:
Using one’s visual voice to advance representation and social justice
The power of being in conversation with your work
Discerning threads and themes from existing work
The importance of image sequencing
The impact of collaboration towards layering concept and strengthening context
Music being integral to the creative practice
Referenced in the episode
Laurent B Chevaliers’ Spotify Playlist
Sharon Olds poem, For You, in text and audio
Seeing in Black Project : Amplifying Black visual narratives and supporting the following organizations:
National Black Justice Coalition
Published by Kris Graves Project