THE GREAT FRAME UP SUPPORTS AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS OCTOBER FEATURE: Des Moines Art Center Lecture by Joyce Scott Written by Angela Jackson DES MOINES, IOWA – As a local custom frame retailer and art gallery, The Great Frame Up in West Des Moines enjoys supporting the visual arts. This month we encourage readers to take a drop-in tour at the Des Moines Art Center Recently on August 25, 2019, Joyce Scott gave a candid talk about her life and work Titled “Joyce Scott: My Best Voice is an Artist” at the Des Moines Art Center. During the lecture Joyce Scott shared multiple slides of her art work. She also shared multiple photos of her family members and gave the audience a sense of her self-discovery. She sang a few songs and told of her oral performance work on stage as well as her visual artistry. One of the most compelling points was when she pointed out the influences that Harriet Tubman has on her artwork. She has done several public sculpture installations using Harriet Tubman and has featured her in numerous other artworks. The lecture was well attended and the public gathering was an opportunity for the community to engage with a world renowned and celebrated visionary activist. Joyce Scott reminded us of how artists can incorporate social themes as well as humor in ways that encourage others to respond to turbulent times while using art
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