AspireTV, the community that celebrates and displays Black tradition, life, and elegance, proudly pronounces the premiere of the extremely anticipated four-part docuseries, “Who’s Behind Black Artwork”, starting February sixth in honor of Black Historical past Month.
“Who’s Behind Black Artwork” explores the lives and journeys of 5 dynamic, rising Black artists—Adrian Armstrong, Laurena Finéus, Mario Joyce, Jewel Ham, and Tae Ham—as they navigate the artwork world and its distinctive challenges.
Written, directed, and produced by John Campbell of JCINTIME, LLC, Chandler Wild (Atwa Productions) and Phillip Collins, founding father of Good Black Artwork, Scott Dela Cruz with Govt Producers Valerie Meraz, Peter Gaudry, Susan Chapman-Hughes, Thomas E. Moore III, Jeb Bent, and Chris Lander.
The docuseries takes viewers behind the canvas to uncover the uncooked experiences, triumphs, and struggles that outline the subsequent era of Black artists.
“This sequence goes past showcasing beautiful paintings—it highlights the unimaginable resilience and creativity of rising Black artists whereas sparking vital conversations in regards to the artwork ecosystem at the moment,” stated John Campbell, creator and government producer of “Who’s Behind Black Artwork”.
Episode Highlights
- Episodes 1 and a pair of dive into the private journeys of the 5 artists, exploring their artistic processes, group influences, and the unfiltered realities of their lives.
- Episode 3 contains a roundtable dialogue with seasoned professionals and celebrities within the artwork world, together with Derrick Adams, Everette Taylor (CEO of Kickstarter & Former CMO Artsy), and Elliot Perry (NBA star and Memphis Grizzlies proprietor).
- Episode 4 culminates with the Good Black Artwork exhibition on the World Commerce Middle in New York Metropolis, showcasing the transformative work of those 5 artists.
A Well timed and Highly effective Narrative
The sequence addresses important matters, together with the cutting-edge ecosystem following the social justice actions sparked by George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery.
It additionally delves into the roles of Black girls within the artwork world, the impression of social media, and the preservation of Black artwork.
By means of candid interviews filmed in New York, the sequence captures the essence of those artists’ lives, offering a deeply private take a look at their household histories, mentors, schooling, and assist programs.
