Introduction to Dareece J walker by Lily GOULD-HEALY

CONTEXT

gould496991 — 2023-12-14 13:06:22 UTC

Dareece Walker's background in visual arts, education, and residence in Brooklyn shapes his work's thematic focus on race, identity, and religion. The choice of materials reflects a effort to address overlooked subjects, and his personal experiences with misunderstandings about racisim. The artist's commitment to creating a tone for a marginalized group underscores a holistic engagement with social issues and identity in his artistic practice.

HOW DOES D-J WALKER REPRESENT IDENTITY

gould496991 — 2023-12-14 13:21:39 UTC

Through his artworks loosely inspired by recent incidents of violence related to race that unfolded in various cities across the country following fatal police encounters involving African-Americans, Walker depicts racism in America through the misconduct of police brutality. Through establishing a tone for the silenced and overlooked, the artist communicates sincere opinions, depicting his struggles, pursuit of peace, and quest for freedom through his artwork. This compels viewers to participate in discussions about social injustice and the issues he opts to portray. Walker creates artwork that is raw, powerful and provocative in meaningful ways.

VOICE AND PERSPECTIVE

gould496991 — 2023-12-14 13:43:18 UTC

Dareece Walker grew up and received a further education education in the USA from the University of Colorado and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Similar to numerous Black individuals in America who endure slander and racial inequality, Dareece turns the malicious intent of every prejudiced encounter he faces on its head, using it as fuel to inspire himself and contribute to the education of future generations. Through sharing current events in the media and his own experiences, he can create artwork that reflects the current racial inequalities and injustices towards black Americans.

aung113051_2 — 2023-12-14 15:42:22 UTC

Artist's choice: The man is Looking Up.

Issue addressed: Showing a sign of hope even when he is tied up and chained. His eyes show sorrow and a sign of dreaming for a future. African Americans have been discriminated against and that we still have a lot of change within our society.

aung113051_2 — 2023-12-14 15:44:51 UTC

Artist Choice: There is a Collage as the background

Issue addressed: Shows the history of how racism has evolves throughout decades. There is comparison which makes us understand the relationship between past vs present.

aung113051_2 — 2023-12-14 15:52:51 UTC

Artist Choice: Thorns and blood are dripping out of the forehead.

Issue addressed: Symbolizes the hardships that African Americans had to go through to be considered equals in society. It may also represent their position where they are still being discriminated against and perceived in a certain way.

aung113051_2 — 2023-12-14 15:56:01 UTC

Artist's Choice: The rope that the two men are holding.

Issue Addressed: Symbolizes the need for freedom by letting go of all the norms and injustice in society.

aung113051_2 — 2023-12-14 16:01:17 UTC

Artist's Choice: The man in the artwork is topless and is placed in a position where he is being searched.

Issue addressed: This calls attention to the invasion of basic human rights that are violated with African Americans. It shows how society still perceives them a certain way highlighting how we have to be able adapt and change these mindsets.