Barely Vere

These are the images, videos, sounds and words that inspire me to create. I don't condone the message behind every piece that I post but they inspire me because they're in my opinion, worthy of discussion. www.artpaysme.com

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I Wish I Was A Real Person is a play on the Jean-Michel Basquiat quote, “I’m Not a Real Person. I’m a Legend”. When I learned of the immense success and influence he had during his short life, I was baffled as to why he wasn’t more known in mainstream circles. He is both a legend AND a real person in art history yet most people outside of creative circles know the names Picasso, Warhol or Van Gogh, but if asked to name a successful Black artist who wasn’t an actor or musician they would be at a loss. This seems to be a common trend with Black “fine artists” both past and present. I Wish I Was A Real Person represents all Black artists whose narratives and identities have been obscured from art history and contemporary art culture. #painting #portrait #artist #basquiat #jeanmichelbasquiat #greatjonesstreet #keepcreatingnscad #samo #legend #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #canadianartist #bermudianartist #blackartist #27club #identity #blackman #imnotarealpersonimalegend #fineartist #arthistory #blackartmatters (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD4hfcunwZ3/?igshid=wg6itfyrn7ei

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Fear Of A Black Scotia #fearofablackplanet #artpaysme #whitetee #novascotia (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDyNM3ZHdzc/?igshid=1xo01jqdpfa2y

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Artist, @sarradis and I talk about her sci-fi and fantasy inspired work, our mutual fascination with Japanese animation and why she loves crows. We also talk about Shannon’s role Creative Kick, a Halifax based organization that helps creatives expand their social circles and share knowledge and resources. #ShannonEllis #Artist #ArtPaysMePodcast #Painter #CapeBreton #SailorMoon #Anime #manga #Halifax #ArtPaysMe #DuaneJones #Creativeentrepreneurship #Art #Design #fashion #TheCreativeKick #scifi #fantasy #StarWars #StarTrek #Data (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDxLbdtnU9k/?igshid=y9ketrim9qii

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Eye Tee #whitetee #woke #graphictee #streetwear (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDlbPy6HYs6/?igshid=1u9f8gwac92p8

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Black Eye Tee detail #blacktee #woke #artpaysme #thirdeye (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDd1aonHdf8/?igshid=7kdxa00zifpg

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Keep your third eye open but make sure you get some sleep #woke #sleep #blacktee #artpaysme (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDbXxs-nn3r/?igshid=90zpo945zp48

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#blackhoodie #artpaysme #atlanticfashionweek (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDXah02nPX3/?igshid=neqrv5u9i85r

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A #artpaysme #dadhat #blacktee #fashionshow (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDVRp42pZHi/?igshid=jbzwqjy2knma

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Haven’t had Starbucks in a minute yo #artbucks #starbucks #artpaysme #coffeetime (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDTaKvhHF7-/?igshid=1orpzbx7t4eqq

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Art School Dropout 📸: @as.pearson #handlettering #artpaysme #artschool #artschooldropout (at Bedford, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDON18OnJo2/?igshid=gc4go7uq5d3p

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Multidisciplinary Visual Artist @chantelgushue and I talk about how she incorporates science into her art practice, parenting during the pandemic, why she’s not a fan of the traditional “class crit” in art education and why graphic designers make good jewellers. We also talk about our time at @nscaduniversity and how fostering relationships with other artists can lead you to exciting new opportunities. #ChantelGushue #craft #ArtPaysMePodcast #VisualArtist #jewellery #gemmology #Halifax #GraphicDesign #NSCADUniversity #ArtPaysMe #MassachusettsCollegeofArtandDesign #DuaneJones #Creativeentrepreneurship #Art #Design #fashion #CoAdorn (at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDKvNzXHPVN/?igshid=6pbassxcatck

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Art Pays Tank #artpays #handlettering #blacktanktop #womenstyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CDBgmS6J30v/?igshid=1lrzr03dcqg33

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Computer tat #artpays #sticker #handlettering (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCs1t7MH6bL/?igshid=r0hax7xsth11

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Only a few 1 inch button pins left #artpays #handlettering #artpaysme (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqPs45JzsQ/?igshid=1adi8hl5spxeb

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Beatmaker and Producer @dk_producer talks about his music making process, his love for the classic hip hop sound of the 90s and how he gets the attention of established artists he’d like to work with. DK also talks about why working on his own projects has helped him gain recognition and why working locally is important even in the internet age. Available on @applepodcasts and @spotify #DK #ArtPaysMePodcast #ArtPaysMe #DuaneJones #Creativeentrepreneurship #Art #Design #fashion #Beatmaker #Producer #hiphop #Halifax #musicindustry (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCm85BypTpH/?igshid=u1t49d0y2gij

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#Art #handlettering #embroidery #sweater (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCfvBfZnN8J/?igshid=1aqgt1s8s8569

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APM #dadhats #artpaysme #apm (at Halifax, Nova Scotia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCdNcrfHNtM/?igshid=sayaqbka1mpx