In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Takeisha Jefferson. Jefferson is a Michigan native and a seasoned portrait photographer passionate about art history. Her subjects frequently include her family, and her oeuvre also touches on Black womanhood and empowerment themes.

Her photographic storytelling has earned her a feature on Google Arts and Culture and a spotlight in Aida Amoaka's book As We See It: Artists Reshaping Black Identity, which showcases 30 black artists from around the world. As a disabled veteran, wife, and mother of four, Takeisha brings a wealth of life experience and insight into her art practice.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The power of the image

• The gaze

• How to advocate for Black women artists

In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Takeisha Jefferson. Jefferson is a Michigan native and a seasoned portrait photographer who has a passion for art history. Her subjects frequently include her family, and her oeuvre also touches on themes of Black womanhood and empowerment.

Her photographic storytelling has earned her a feature on Google Arts and Culture and a spotlight in Aida Amoaka's book As We See It: Artists Reshaping Black Identity, which showcases 30 black artists from around the world. As a disabled veteran, wife, and mother of four, Takeisha brings a wealth of life experience and insight into her art practice.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The power of representation, advocacy, and the image

• The gaze

• How to advocate for Black women artists

Resources:

• Takeisha Jefferson

  • Website: https://takeishas.com/

• Referenced Works

  • Google Arts and Culture

• Affiliations & Awards

  • • Nominated - Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2021 - Wetzlar, Germany

    • Committee Member - My Sisters and Me Women of Color Photographers

    • Member - Women of Color Unite

    • Member - Detriot Fine Arts Breakfast Club

    • Member - Women's Caucus for Art

• Carrie Mae Weems

  • Website: http://carriemaeweems.net/

• Referenced Works
  • The Kitchen Table Series

• Jassmine Parks

  • Referenced Work
    • blk

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