Blackbird Archive
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Gallery · Volume 11, Number 2

“KeShawn Brooks,” Art 180

Art 180
KeShawn Brooks
When I paint, the colors talk to me. This painting is a way to introduce myself to other people. I want to be an inventor and create stuff for the world, to have it be more of an experience like the Eiffel Tower—a wonder of the world. I call this D’Moon. The first section is like a bank, then there is a science lab, and an NFL training floor. The top moon is CIA—so they can communicate with aliens and see how they use their technology. The aliens can come to Earth on the roller coaster. —KeShawn Brooks, 11
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Art 180

ART 180 is a nonprofit based in Richmond, Virginia, that provides after-school programs in creative expression to children in challenging circumstances. Their mission is to give young people the chance to express themselves through art, and to share their stories with others. Through public showcases such as “What Do You Stand For?,” murals, and their seasonal program exhibitions, ART 180 offers youth a safe way to talk about what matters most to them, while offering the community a compelling way to hear it.