Hank Willis Thomas '98 (BFA, Photography & Imaging), a conceptual artist who works with photography, painting, and sculpture, was featured recently in the Washington Post. In a conversation with Robin Givhan, he explores topics of race, art, and democracy, and how artists play a critical role in sparking dialogue that moves us forward.
"Thomas strives to link our past to our future, to communicate urgent and difficult ideas when words fail us, when politicians make matters worse, and when moralists and terrorists all lay claim to God’s unique favor. As we struggle to communicate across the divides — political, racial and demographic — perhaps a monumental sculpture or a disruptive photograph can help us better recognize each other’s humanity."