Category: Middle
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William Edmondson+
William Edmondson+ William Edmondson, son of Tennessee slaves, did not consider himself an artist when he began carving around 1932, after retiring from his job as a laborer. Inspired by a vision, he emphasized his divine calling, claiming, “Jesus has planted the seed of carving in me,” and describing his works as “mirkels.” Edmondson carved…
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Samuel Dunson
Samuel Dunson The only constant in life, is change, therefore life changes everything. This is the one concept that has remained true throughout my artistic journey. My work tends to deal with accepting, then overcoming changes occurring throughout life. From my early years as an artist to the present day, I strive to discern these…
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Kimberly Dummons
Kimberly Dummons Kimberly Dummons is an Associate Professor of Art and Design at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN, where she primarily teaches Two-Dimensional Design and Three-Dimensional Design. Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she earned her B.A. in Art from Xavier University of Louisiana, and her MFA in Studio Art, with a Sculpture concentration,…
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Carlton Wilkinson
Carlton Wilkinson Carlton Wilkinson is a photographer whose dramatic black and white images reflect contemporary life and its relationship to the African American experience. His work has won the Tennessee Arts Commission Fellowship and a number of art competition awards as well as being included in major collections such as the Schomburg Center in New…
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Ludie Amos
Ludie Amos Ludie Amos, of Clarksville, is a prize-winning visionary artist whose unique artwork tells stories of growing up in the rural South. Her multidisciplinary, mixed media artwork includes doll making, quilting, tapestry making, painting, and sculpting. Through these multiple mediums, Amos creates stunning visual representations of her memories. Each intricate tapestry, doll, or diorama…
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