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Maurice James Jr

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The Truth In This Art Podcast

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Rob Lee

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Apasrin Suvanasai

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Sarah Sullivan

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The Truth in this Art is a storytelling series hosted by cultural curator Rob Lee.

The Truth In This Art w/ Rob Lee feat. Maurice James Jr

Join Rob Lee on a quest to understand the heart and soul of art, as we explore 'The Truth in This Art' podcast with Maurice James Jr., a Washington, DC-based self-taught artist and graphic designer, who intertwines iconic American pop culture with powerful black images, promoting Black Love, Beauty, and Power. Inspired by his upbringing in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia and a lack of black representation in heroic roles in media, Maurice's work focuses on portraying the splendor and strength of Black People, seeking to integrate Black Culture with mainstream pop culture. Using digital graphics, he merges genres to create visually striking pieces that challenge cultural norms and celebrate Black artistic genius. Maurice's art strives to create a reality where Black Culture and Pop Culture are seamlessly intertwined, bridging the gap between different cultural references.In this exclusive interview: Maurice James Jr. intertwines iconic American pop culture with black images, promoting black love, beauty, and power through his artwork. Focusing on black liberation, Maurice uses vibrant pop art colors to create visually striking pieces that convey a powerful message. Drawing from his 90s childhood and immersed in pop culture, comic books, and music, Maurice's art reflects his nostalgic influences. Maurice's aim is to create thought-provoking art that bridges cultural references, fostering meaningful connections. Motivated by the need for change, Maurice advocates for increased black representation in media through his creative expression. This is a must-listen episode cause Maurice discusses his work that intertwines iconic American pop culture references with black images to promote black love, beauty, and power. He aims to create art that is authentic and thought-provoking, tricking people into thinking his pieces are real or fake. Maurice draws inspiration from his childhood and his parents' generation, combining elements of pop culture, music, and media to create visually striking pieces. He discusses the importance of black liberation in his work and the motivation to change the lack of representation in media. Maurice also talks about his process and how he stays motivated as a creative. He shares his love for stand-up comedy and how it influences his art. Maurice reflects on the changing landscape of the black arts community in DC and his experiences as an artist in the city.Mentioned in the episodeMaurice's work on 11 Eleven GalleryMaurice's website🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process.To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me Ko-fiUse the hashtag #thetruthinthisartFollow The Truth in This Art on InstagramLeave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.THE TRUTH IN THIS ART IS SUPPORTED IN PART BYThe Gutierrez Memorial FundThe Robert W. Deutsch Foundation  ★ Support this podcast ★ 

Join Rob Lee on a quest to understand the heart and soul of art, as we explore 'The Truth in This Art' podcast with Maurice James Jr., a Washington, DC-based self-taught artist and graphic designer, who intertwines iconic American pop culture with powerful black images, promoting Black Love, Beauty, and Power. Inspired by his upbringing in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia and a lack of black representation in heroic roles in media, Maurice's work focuses on portraying the splendor and strength of Black People, seeking to integrate Black Culture with mainstream pop culture. Using digital graphics, he merges genres to create visually striking pieces that challenge cultural norms and celebrate Black artistic genius. Maurice's art strives to create a reality where Black Culture and Pop Culture are seamlessly intertwined, bridging the gap between different cultural references. In this exclusive interview:<ul> <li>Maurice James Jr. intertwines iconic American pop culture with black images, promoting black love, beauty, and power through his artwork.</li> <li>Focusing on black liberation, Maurice uses vibrant pop art colors to create visually striking pieces that convey a powerful message.</li> <li>Drawing from his 90s childhood and immersed in pop culture, comic books, and music, Maurice's art reflects his nostalgic influences.</li> <li>Maurice's aim is to create thought-provoking art that bridges cultural references, fostering meaningful connections.</li> <li>Motivated by the need for change, Maurice advocates for increased black representation in media through his creative expression.</li> </ul> This is a must-listen episode cause Maurice discusses his work that intertwines iconic American pop culture references with black images to promote black love, beauty, and power. He aims to create art that is authentic and thought-provoking, tricking people into thinking his pieces are real or fake. Maurice draws inspiration from his childhood and his parents' generation, combining elements of pop culture, music, and media to create visually striking pieces. He discusses the importance of black liberation in his work and the motivation to change the lack of representation in media. Maurice also talks about his process and how he stays motivated as a creative. He shares his love for stand-up comedy and how it influences his art. Maurice reflects on the changing landscape of the black arts community in DC and his experiences as an artist in the city. Mentioned in the episode <a href="https://www.11elevengallery.com/mauricejamesjr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maurice's work on 11 Eleven Gallery</a> <a href="https://www.mauricejamesjr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maurice's website</a> 🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 The Truth In This Art, hosted by Rob Lee, explores contemporary art and cultural preservation through candid conversations with artists, curators, and cultural leaders about their work, creative processes and the thinking that goes into their creativity. Rob also occasionally interviews creatives in other industries such as acting, music, and journalism. The Truth In This Art is a podcast for artists, art lovers and listeners interested in the creative process. To support the The Truth In This Art: Buy Me <a href="https://ko-fi.com/D1D81J7MZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ko-fi</a> Use the hashtag #thetruthinthisart Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Truth in This Art</a> on Instagram Leave a review on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-in-this-art-an-arts-culture-podcast/id1497950772" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.THE TRUTH IN THIS ART IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY <a href="https://gutierrezmemorialfund.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Gutierrez Memorial Fund </a> <a href="https://www.rwdfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Robert W. Deutsch Foundation </a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/D1D81J7MZ" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">★ Support this podcast ★</a>

Celebrating Black Love, Beauty, and Power: Maurice James Jr. Unites Pop Culture & Art