{"id":1897,"date":"2020-09-14T19:29:31","date_gmt":"2020-09-15T00:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/?page_id=1897"},"modified":"2021-02-18T17:29:58","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T23:29:58","slug":"black-like-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/black-like-us\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Like Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Portrait series inspired by the poem &#8220;Dream Variations&#8221;<br \/>\ncelebrating neighborhood children<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>collaboration between Art on Sedgwick, artist Pierce Cruz, and local children<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-top: .5em; background-image: url('http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-17-214318.jpg');\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EASQ522uwgw\" width=\"650\" height=\"390\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"su-row\"><div class=\"su-column su-column-size-2-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<h2>About<\/h2>\n<h3>Artist &amp; Collaborators<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Drawings<\/strong> by artist Pierce Cruz of children from Marshall Field Garden Apartment Homes<br \/>\n<strong>Patterns and Colors<\/strong> co-created by the artist and neighbors<\/p>\n<p><strong>DATE<\/strong> &#8211; January 2019-Ongoing<\/p>\n<h3>Artist Statement<\/h3>\n<p>I was inspired by the poem \u201cDream Variations\u201d by Langston Hughes. The kids are at an age where their identity is being molded. I want to celebrate to their identity by exploring their uniqueness. The patterns connect with each other in an infinite loop to emphasize \u201cWe\u2019re here, we matter\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; PIERCE CRUZ<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus-circle su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Dream Variations Poem<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><strong>Dream Variations<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Langston Hughes &#8211; 1902-1967<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To fling my arms wide<br \/>\nIn some place of the sun,<br \/>\nTo whirl and to dance<br \/>\nTill the white day is done.<br \/>\nThen rest at cool evening<br \/>\nBeneath a tall tree<br \/>\nWhile night comes on gently,<br \/>\nDark like me\u2014<br \/>\nThat is my dream!<br \/>\nTo fling my arms wide<br \/>\nIn the face of the sun,<br \/>\nDance! Whirl! Whirl!<br \/>\nTill the quick day is done.<br \/>\nRest at pale evening . . .<br \/>\nA tall, slim tree . . .<br \/>\nNight coming tenderly<br \/>\nBlack like me<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-column su-column-size-1-3\"><div class=\"su-column-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<div id=\"content-desktop\" style=\"background-color: #efeded; padding: 1em; margin-top: 10px;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/\"><strong>BACK TO PROJECTS HOME<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>MORE PROJECTS<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\"><ul class=\"su-siblings\"><li class=\"page_item page-item-1694\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/before-i-die-mural\/\">Before I Die Mural<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1611\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/braid-work-at-art-on-sedgwick\/\">BRAID\/WORK at Art on Sedgwick<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-3602\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/braid-work-at-the-arts-incubator\/\">BRAID\/Work at the Arts Incubator<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-2520\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/connections-exhibit\/\">Connections Exhibit<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1781\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/drawn-together-exhibition\/\">Drawn Together Exhibition<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-2153\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/finding-gratitude\/\">Finding Gratitude<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1779\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/moment-in-time-photo-installations\/\">Moment in Time Photo Project &#038; Installation<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-2530\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/near-north-design-day\/\">Near North Design Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-2830\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/reimagining-all-of-mankind-mural\/\">Reimagining the All of Mankind Mural<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1777\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/rooted-edgar-miller-legacy\/\">Rooted &#8211; Edgar Miller Legacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1775\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/stitch-together-community-project\/\">Stitch Together &#8211; Community Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-3348\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/ted-talk\/\">TEDx Talk &#8211; Bold and Brilliant<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1770\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/kite-project\/\">The Kite Project<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1604\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/we-all-shine-mural\/\">We All Shine Mural<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"page_item page-item-1712\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/wells-street-art-installation\/\">You Make this Place Beautiful Installation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/projects\/moment-in-time-photo-installations\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-364\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/small-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"photo by Cecil McDonald Jr. from moment in time exhibition of 8th grade students jumping to signify joy at art on sedgwick\" width=\"688\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/small-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/small-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/small-768x511.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/small-1600x1064.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/>NEXT:<strong> MOMENT IN TIME<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-right: 4em; padding-left: 4em;\">\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-787\" src=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pierce-square-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"315\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pierce-square-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pierce-square-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pierce-square-768x768.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.artonsedgwick.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/pierce-square.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/>About The Artist &#8211; Pierce Cruz<\/h3>\n<div id=\"block-897e44b3e08380d9c986\" class=\"sqs-block image-block sqs-block-image sqs-text-ready\" data-aspect-ratio=\"117.43295019157087\" data-block-type=\"5\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1613518840864_90\" class=\"sqs-block-content\">\n<figure id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1613518840864_89\" class=\"sqs-block-image-figure image-block-outer-wrapper image-block-v2 design-layout-card combination-animation-none individual-animation-none individual-text-animation-none image-position-left sqs-text-ready\" data-scrolled=\"\" data-test=\"image-block-v2-outer-wrapper\"><figcaption class=\"image-card-wrapper\" data-width-ratio=\"\">\n<div class=\"image-card sqs-dynamic-text-container\">\n<div class=\"image-title-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-title sqs-dynamic-text\" data-width-percentage=\"31.3\">\n<p class=\"\">Pierce I. Cruz is a Chicago-Born Artist residing on the far Southwest Side. His work is inspired by his journey through life. Growing up as a black gay male, he was highly influenced by society, media, and peers throughout childhood. Using the guidance of everyday life, Pierce\u2019s work serves as documentation for his thoughts, reflections, and overall environment as he continues to grow. Through drawing, painting, and photography, Pierce is constantly exploring his identity in the world and his relationships within.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Project Photos<\/h3>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" scoped>.rbs_gallery_69e77ddb81370Spinner{\r\n\t\t\t\tmargin: 50px auto;\r\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50px;\r\n\t\t\t\theight: 40px;\r\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\r\n\t\t\t\tfont-size: 10px;\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t.rbs_gallery_69e77ddb81370Spinner > div{\r\n\t\t\t  background-color: #333;\r\n\t\t\t  height: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t  width: 6px;\r\n\t\t\t  display: inline-block;\r\n\t\t\t  -webkit-animation: rbs_gallery_69e77ddb81370-stretchdelay 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;\r\n\t\t\t  animation: rbs_gallery_69e77ddb81370-stretchdelay 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t.rbs_gallery_69e77ddb81370Spinner .rbs_gallery_69e77ddb81370Rect2 {\r\n\t\t\t  -webkit-animation-delay: -1.1s;\r\n\t\t\t  animation-delay: 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