Stories from Our Community: The Art of Protest

Stories from Our Community: The Art of Protest

Through The Art of Protest, you’ll discover how artists’ creations can evoke empathy and understanding of others’ experiences by communicating stories, messages, and emotions that words alone cannot always express. Hear the personal stories of the artists who created the Indianapolis #BLACKLIVESMATTER street mural, through interviews with each artist.

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Stories from Our Community: The Art of Protest
  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Amiah Mims

    Amiah Mims is a freelance graphic designer and a retired collegiate-level Metro Athletic Conference champion gymnast. Amiah says her style and medium vary, depending on her mood or the piece’s content.

  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Ashley Nora

    Ashley Nora is a full-time, self-taught visual artist and mom of two. Her art captures moments of human interaction through portraiture, using multiple mediums to express different ideas.

  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Deonna Craig

    Deonna Craig was born and raised in Indianapolis. She is a full-time visual artist and the owner of DC's heARTbeat. Through her company, she is able to pursue her passion of teaching, community building, public speaking, and mentoring. She is a 2021–22 Visiting Artist at The Children’s

  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Dr. Jarrod Dortch

    Dr. Jarrod Nicholas Dortch is a Professor of Communication at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, Indiana. He also serves as the owner and operator of Solful Gardens, a local urban agriculture startup specializing in bringing Fresh.Urban.Natural produce to clients' properties and working ...

  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Ess McKee

    With a background in graphic design, Ess McKee merges the world of analog and digital to create works that are both grunge and cosmetic.

  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Gary Gee

    Gary Gee is a painter and sculptor, creating works on canvas and ceramics. He often uses nontraditional substances and a mix of different media. His work references urban street art, art history, and hip-hop culture.

  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Rebecca Robinson

    Rebecca Robinson creates impactful artwork, specifically with concrete and tar. Her strategic use of texture and contrast communicates subjects and themes that continue to evoke emotion and spark dialogue, while enriching the community and contributing to the culture.

  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Pope Samuel Gaskine aka Billy Hoodoo

    Pope Samuel Gaskine aka Billy Hoodoo is an artist and a musician. He credits his creativity to synthesia and growing up on the East Side of Indianapolis.

  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Kyng Rhodes

    The work of Kyng Rhodes is explanatory of his existence as a black person in society. It’s an examination of his thoughts and feelings towards the events that he has experienced or sighted through the media infused with his spirituality.

  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Harriet Watson

    Harriet Watson is an Indiana native who loves to express herself through different artistic mediums, including acrylic painting and textile design. Her artistic goal is to be able to create art in hopes of connecting with others and sparking a meaningful conversation.

  • Art of Protest Mural Artist - Israel Solomon

    Israel Solomon is a visual artist and educator who works primarily within the city of Indianapolis. He is also a Visiting Artist at The Children's Museum. Israel enjoys using bright colors and geometric shapes within his compositions to create his energetic paintings. Israel was a 2020–2021 Visit...