"I don't think you can create art out of anger; it has to come out of some form of understanding. You have to feel good about who you are and that you could do something to change things."
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Quotes by Faith Ringgold
Faith Ringgold is an acclaimed African American artist, author, and activist whose vibrant storytelling through art has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape. Born on October 8, 1930, in Harlem, New York, Ringgold emerged from a rich tapestry of African American history, drawing inspiration from her experiences and the civil rights movement. Best known for her innovative quilt-making and illustrated children's books, she uses her craft to address themes of race, gender, and social justice, inspiring generations to embrace their own narratives.
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"I just feel like I'm the luckiest person in the world being able to do what I love and be able to do it all day every day if I like, you know, I mean it's great, I love it."
Faith Ringgold
"It is so sad that it takes so long for people to understand what needs to happen in order to be free."
Faith Ringgold"Children are so talented. Little children, until about the age of 10 or 11, are just little artists. They need to be given the time and the space and the materials to do their work. That's all they need."
Faith Ringgold
"Art is a form of experience of the person, the place, the history of the people, and as black people, we are different. We hail from Africa to America, so the culture is mixed, from the African to the American. We can't drop that. It's reflected in the music, the dance, the poetry, and the art."
Faith Ringgold