Black Women's Art Ecosystems: Sites of Wellness and Self-Care

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ISBN10: 0252088948
ISBN13: 9780252088940
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
Published: Oct 21 2025
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.10
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.10 Depth: 9.20
Language: English

It is not an uncommon burden but rather a choice that Black women artists embrace creating art as a socio-political strategy to save themselves and their communities. Tanisha M. Jackson analyzes visual and personal narratives, historical archives, and artmaking practices to reveal how Black women artists facilitate wellness through creative expression and cultural knowledge. Delving into historical and contemporary practices, Jackson looks at Black women who use their artwork as acts of resistance, self-expression, and holistic wellness. Jackson's multidisciplinary approach blends art history, Black studies, and personal narratives to examine the ways that the art ecosystems created by these women foster resilience and empowerment. Their dramatic stories underscore the transformative power of art in cultivating activism and mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being but also provide a framework for understanding how art can be a vital component of self-care and communal wellness. A meticulous portrait and inspiring roadmap, Black Women's Art Ecosystems celebrates Black women's artistic achievements while revealing how their work creates communities of restoration and mental health.

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