Post by Scott Plank

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we cannot overlook Black creatives and their vital contribution to the world of art. Regarding her work pictured here, Black artist and visionary Janet Taylor Pickett states, "The Tribal Decoration of the African people from the Omo Valley that borders Ethiopia, and The Sudan influences this work. The Surma, and Mursi Tribes use their love of nature for their highly individual body decoration, using the ephemeral flora and fauna of the surrounding environment to juxtapose the traditional (European gaze) and standard of beauty with the ownership of their own Black beauty." I'm honored to share her work of art and words of wisdom with you. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #janettaylorpickett