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Quotes by Edmonia Lewis
Edmonia Lewis (c. 1844–1907) stands as a pioneering figure in the art world, celebrated as the first professional African American and Native American sculptor. Born in New York to a Haitian father and a Mississauga Ojibwe mother, she faced significant racial and gender barriers throughout her life. Despite these challenges, Lewis found her voice in marble and bronze, creating evocative works that captured both cultural identity and social justice. Her legacy endures, inspiring future generations of artists to transcend societal limits.
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"I was practically driven to Rome in order to obtain the opportunities for art culture and to find a social atmosphere where I was not constantly reminded of my color. The land of liberty had no room for a colored sculptor."
Edmonia Lewis