Carrie Mae Weems
1953
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Biography
Carrie Mae Weems is a renowned American artist known for her work in photography, video, and installation art. Her art often explores issues of race, gender, and identity, and she is celebrated for her poignant and thought-provoking visual storytelling. Weems has received numerous awards and honors for her impactful contributions to contemporary art and social commentary.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I wanted to tell my own story. I wanted to talk about things that were meaningful to me, and I found that I could translate them into a powerful narrative through the images.
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You develop a tolerance, you get strong, but at some point, you have to fight back.
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I’ve always been interested in the poetics of everyday life, in the simple things that add up to something more complex.
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You can't live in the world without the world getting into you, getting under your skin.
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Art has something to do with the achievement of stillness in the midst of chaos. A stillness which characterizes prayer, too, and the eye of the storm.