Art For Our Lives: D. Colin

Artists have always had a role to play in social movements, and the ongoing movement in defense of Black lives is no different. BDA is proud to feature some of the paintings that were displayed on boarded up businesses in Troy, New York on June 7, 2020 during a Black Lives Matter march which occurred in response to the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other unarmed victims of police violence.

Changing the Things, by D. Colin, is one of the paintings that were on display. D’s piece channels the words and spirit of Angela Davis, and speaks to the power of the arts as a catalyst for social change.

Originally from Bridgeport, CT, D. Colin is a poet, performer, visual artist and educator living in Troy, NY. She is the author of two poetry collections, Dreaming in Kreyol and Said the Swing to the Hoop. She is also a Cave Canem, VONA and New York State Writers Institute fellow. D. Colin’s visual art stems from an array of influences- a love for Frida Kahlo, Mickalene Thomas, the vibrant colors of Haitian art, and Hip Hop. She is currently working on an exhibition project to be completed in 2020 in collaboration with fellow artist Keion Hennessey and runs a handmade, wearable art business called Empress Bohemia.

Website: dcolin.com

Patreon: patreon.com/Dcolin

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Instagram: @poetdcolin

Twitter: @poetdcolin