Reflect
IllustratorNikkolas Smithis always creating.
Personally, he’s also highly involved in what he’s termed artivism.
Read on for My Modern Met’s exclusive interview.
“Reflect”
George Floyd
What does the wordartivismmean to you and what makes you proud to be an artivist?
Artivism is my way of using art to inspire people to make a positive change in the world.
Where does your love of art stem from?
“George Floyd”
Growing up in Houston, Texas, my mom always had art on the walls.
I think thats where I first fell in love with art.
Mike Brown Stranger Fruit
Your work extends from children’s books to movie poster illustrations.
“Mike Brown – Stranger Fruit”
How does this variety fulfill you creatively?
What motivated you to use your art to start bringing attention to these issues?
What do you think these strong figures from the past can teach us in the present?
“George Floyd Lynching”
Breonna Taylor
The art world is historically dominated by white men.
What do you think needs to happen for that to change and for the paradigm of diversity to shift?
Black Trans Lives Matter
George Floyd is, unfortunately, only one of many victims of police brutality.
“MLK50”
Ahmaud Arbery Prayer
I know that you also teach.
How does your work with children fulfill you and how can arts programs make themselves more inclusive?
My art classes with children are some of the most rewarding things I do.
“Breonna Taylor”
What’s next for you?
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