ArtyTCbeing “My creative ritual begins with contemplation, a meditation on the form.”

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Age: 59
Hometown: Chicago
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Public Messages Collaborations the art of a. turner-crawford Art Musing Collages Add to your friends Send private message
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Background and Lifestyle

Marital Status Married
Smoker Yes
Drinker Yes
Education Post grad
Children Proud parent

Interests and Personality

BiographyArlene was the 1st African American to be confirmed with a Masters of Science in Art Education from Indiana University’s Herron School of Art. While living in Indianapolis, her visual statements were seen on the 1st Indianapolis Black Expo Program Booklet and as part of the mural project “Urban Walls”. In 1982, as Vice President of the Chicago Chapter of NCA, Arlene chaired the planning committee for the 25th Anniversary Conference which was held in Chicago in 1983. Arlene is currently an Executive Board member of the African American Arts Alliance; a founding member of the Sutherland Community Arts Initiative and Sapphire & Crystals, an African American women’s artist collective. In addition to her creative efforts, she is a wife, mother, University administrator and friend. Visit my other website at www.arleneturnercrawford.com
InterestsI am an image-maker; a maker of images of Black people. These people populate my consciousness in the future perfect tense. I create using Black aesthetic principles in my process: Frontality of form; rhythm; harmony of rich and vibrant color, with self-determination and the kinky-ness in our ideas. I make images that address our past, our now, and our hope for a humanity that forces life, growth and power. The paintings, drawings and assemblages I create, attempt to manifest for the viewer a sense of who we are and who we hope to be.
MusicI fill my ears with music, when creating because I believe our music is our most successful art form. Within our music lays the keys to the “BLACK” creative psychology. Jazz is my preferred muse; it is spontaneous, immediate, inventive, profound and very much connected to our power.
Heroes“`I Am because We Are’ was a hue and cry seen in several works by AfriCobra artists. This message conveys to me a role and purpose for my creativity. The African aesthetic is grounded in purpose; the African term for art is not separated from function. Within the Black Arts Movement the image-makers functioned for cultural nationalism. Our art should help us define ourselves, identify our customs and values and direct us to higher consciousness.”

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blazewarrender

Posted on: 19th Jul 2008 23:27

Hi Arlene, Wow I am definitely coming back for a real visit later!!! thanks again for your comments..XXXX blaze

jatpennclub

Posted on: 21st Feb 2008 14:22

Great Creations!I think Black American Eagle & I Am That I AM are just fantastic. Thanks Jose

rocroy

Posted on: 18th Feb 2008 20:59

Hey. Keep art alive! Your artwork is inspiring! Please add more images. Your generation helped create the path for us young black folk. Thanks. Peace & Blessings.

Tox

Posted on: 17th Nov 2007 18:08

Susuie, one of the friends listed at your site, is ill. A get well letter would do her heart good and cheer her up a bit. We live in a world that does not apriciate art. We must care for eachother. So leave a post on he board if you have time. L John TOX

parrisart

Posted on: 4th Nov 2007 17:25

funny, i have been on this site for a few months and just happened to see your work thru a message you had left for another artist.. love your work.. i see you are from chicago, which has/had a strong mural heritage thru out.. i see alot of history of mural painting from that area in your work.. welcome to this site.. i am lovin it.. peace..

NETS

Posted on: 29th Sep 2007 7:25

brilliant style, nets

Brischit

Posted on: 22nd Aug 2007 13:35

hello artist, your art is amazing and stunning .....keep up the good work !!! Bravo !

stylllyfe

Posted on: 15th Aug 2007 22:56

Up from 47th Street brings back memories of when I lived in Chi...keep 'em commin

lemonmousse

Posted on: 9th Aug 2007 8:52

your work is very evocative- stunning

Fred-O

Posted on: 30th Jul 2007 1:23

Very very strong work !! would love to see some up front and personal, thks for your visit and comments.

Helen ( Deleted user )

Posted on: 28th Jun 2007 18:21

Thanks. Love your work, it's pretty cool.

CreateReality ( Deleted user )

Posted on: 27th Jun 2007 17:20

I love "I Am That I AM". Great eyes and lips.

Enamelroom

Posted on: 15th Jun 2007 7:05

I with pleasure have got acquainted with your creativity. I shall be glad to show you my ENAMEL MOSAIC and to receive your response. Andrey

jh

Posted on: 10th Jun 2007 19:02

Hi Arlene, thanks for being a friend, your work gives great insight.

TheChazJaz

Posted on: 10th Jun 2007 4:55

Thank you for your kind words. I look forward to becoming better acquainted with your work and you...

laurez

Posted on: 8th Jun 2007 15:19

Hi Welcome to Map, love your mixed media art and the use of vibrant colour tones, best wishes Laurez.

Nando

Posted on: 8th Jun 2007 14:17

Hello...Welcome to the site. Wow...I really love your work "The Breath of Her Voice front cover ". Take a look in my gallery, if possible. Regards! Nando Martins

Sarah

Posted on: 8th Jun 2007 12:00

Hi, don't forget to email your friends about your new My Art Profile URL! Send them a link to your new page http://www.myartprofile.com/ArtyTCbeing.

Liz

Posted on: 8th Jun 2007 3:45

Welcome! Nice artwork.

mavrickdreams

Posted on: 7th Jun 2007 13:00

Hi cool Artworks Julie x
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