Visual Arts

Employees in the Visual Arts are involved in the production of works experienced primarily through the sense of sight, such as paintings, drawings, photographs, and fashion. Employees in the Visual Arts include those who produce the works and those who support the production and presentation, such as curators of museums and art instructors.
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 Man Versus Machine | Artopia
Man Versus Machine | Artopia

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Winston Wingo explains that he considers himself one of the Futurist sculptors. His influences include Henry Moore, Umberto Boccioni, and Arnaldo Pomodoro.
 Sculpture is Physical | Artopia
Sculpture is Physical | Artopia

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Winston Wingo explains how he begins his sculpture with a series of drawings. He then selects a drawing that he wants to bring into a three dimensional artform.
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Sculptor Kristin Gudjonsdottir demonstrates how she wedges her clay.
 Seamstress | Artopia
Seamstress | Artopia

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The costume mistress at the theater explains the process of making costumes for the puppets.
 Civil Rights Photography | Artopia  1
Civil Rights Photography | Artopia
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Cecil J. Williams did a great deal of civil rights photography. Even as a young boy, before he understood what was going on, he took many important photographs.
 Inspiration & Mentors | Artopia
Inspiration & Mentors | Artopia

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Cecil Williams talks about his experiences and the importance of books and mentors. Williams hopes his work will inspire a younger generation and introduces a young man who works at his studio.
 Civil Rights Photography | Artopia  2
Civil Rights Photography | Artopia
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Cecil J. Williams is a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina. He began taking documentary photographs of his community at the age of nine. By 15, he was working professionally as a freelancer for Jet...