In this engaging conversation, visual artist Heritier M. Bilaka shares his journey from the Academy of Fine Arts in the Democratic Republic of Congo to becoming an award-winning artist in Canada. He discusses the challenges he faced, including parental skepticism about pursuing art as a career, the impact of loss on his creative process, and the influences that shape his work. Haritier emphasizes the importance of exploring identity, human condition, and the emotional resonance of art, while also reflecting on hope, legacy, and the responsibility of understanding history within the black community. In this conversation, Heritier discusses the importance of questioning official history and understanding one's cultural identity.
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