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Jo - pièce de résistance
Jo - pièce de résistance
@JoBlakely@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Nina Simone, Artist, 2026
Oil on Wood, 4.5” sq.

A quote of hers that resonates with me:

“An artist's duty, as far as I'm concerned, is to reflect the times. I think that is true of painters, sculptors, poets, musicians. As far as I'm concerned, it's their choice, but I CHOOSE to reflect the times and situations in which I find myself. That, to me, is my duty…

#BlackWomen #art #artwork #portrait #artist #painting #mastoart #portraitart #fediart #jazz #music #NinaSimone

Portrait of Nina from shoulders up, neck elongated in near profile, eyes looking sideyed, but direct at viewer. She wears long dangly earrings with circle shapes and is set against a salmon pink background.
Portrait of Nina from shoulders up, neck elongated in near profile, eyes looking sideyed, but direct at viewer. She wears long dangly earrings with circle shapes and is set against a salmon pink background.
Portrait of Nina from shoulders up, neck elongated in near profile, eyes looking sideyed, but direct at viewer. She wears long dangly earrings with circle shapes and is set against a salmon pink background.
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