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This Is What I Know About Art – By Kimberly Drew

After reading “This Is What I Know About Art by Kimberly Drew” and exploring her Tumblr, I really connected with how she talks about art, activism, and representation. 

Quote 1:

“Art and protest will forever be bound together.”

My Response:
This quote really stuck with me because it shows how powerful art can be. Art isn’t just about creating something pretty it’s also a form of expression and resistance. For many people, especially those who are marginalized, art becomes a voice when words aren’t enough. I like how Drew reminds us that creativity and activism often go hand in hand, and that making art can also mean standing up for something you believe in.

Quote 2:

“One of the wisest things anyone can say is ‘I don’t know.’”

My Response:
I appreciate this because it’s such a humble and real thing to say. In the art world, it sometimes feels like you’re supposed to know everything or have the perfect opinion, but Drew reminds us that learning is part of the process. Saying “I don’t know” shows that you’re open to understanding and growing. It makes me think about how art is always evolving, and so are we.

Quote 3:

“We all have the power to engage with and write about art.”

My Response:
This line inspires me the most because it makes art feel more inclusive. A lot of people think you need to be an expert to talk about art, but Drew shows that anyone can be part of the conversation. It made me feel like my voice and my perspective matter, even as a student and artist still learning. Everyone experiences art differently, and that’s what makes it so special.

Artwork That Caught My Attention

While going through Kimberly Drew’s blog, one artist that stood out to me was Kerry James Marshall. One of his paintings shows a Black woman holding a palette with a color-by-number outline of herself in the background.

What I love about this piece is how it challenges how Black people have been represented in art history. The woman isn’t just a subject she’s a creator. The shadowy outline behind her feels symbolic, like it represents how Black artists are often outlined or erased from history, but also how they continue to fill in their own stories. It’s powerful and layered, and it connects to what Drew talks about: visibility, identity, and taking control of your own narrative.

My Own Tumblr Idea

If I were to create a Tumblr inspired by Kimberly Drew, I’d call it “Hidden Histories in Contemporary Art.”

The purpose would be to highlight artists especially Black, queer, and underrepresented creators whose work doesn’t always get mainstream attention. I’d post artist spotlights, archive old pieces, and write short reflections about how I connect to their art.

It would be a mix of research and personal discovery, but also a space where others could learn with me. Just like Drew, I’d want it to show that art belongs to everyone and that we all have something valuable to say about it.