Guest: Keila Strong
Title: Visual Artist
Role: Painter and Mosaic Artist
About the Guest:
Keila Strong is a visual artist from Chicago, IL, who tells beautiful stories through her paintings and unconventional mosaics. Her work celebrates the stories and traditions of Black culture, drawing inspiration from the fashion and cosmetology industries. Keila's art is known for being innovative, jubilant, and hopeful, portraying the vibrancy and richness of Black experiences.
Episode Highlights:
In this episode, Keila Strong shares how she found her artistic voice and the journey that shaped her unique perspective. We explore the significance of Black hair in her artwork, including how she uses hair as a medium to reflect identity and culture. Keila also discusses the importance of having a strong support system in her career, emerging art trends related to Black hair, and her future plans in the art world.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:19 – Documenting the Good Ole Days
04:43 – Keila’s Artistic Journey
08:43 – Renita’s Fixation on Bubble, Bubble Gum Artwork
10:58 – The Importance of Support
12:40 – Keila’s Muses
14:41 – Influences of Black Hair
19:05 – Hair as a Sense of Identity for Black Women
24:29 – Emerging Art Trends
26:08 – Future Plans
28:46 – Keila’s Contact Information
30:16 – Outro
Contact Information:
Instagram: @keilastrongart
Website: www.keilastrongart.com (adjust if needed)
Email: info@keilastrongart.com
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