Vans Is Giving Black Artists a New Creative Platform 10 February
Vans has teamed up with four stellar Black artists in honor of Black History Month. There s Rewina Beshue, a San Fran-based multimedia artist who often explores optical illusions; Sydney G. James, a muralist from Detroit whose art focuses on Black women in America; Chris Martin, an artist that examines the African Diaspora and southern history; and Tony Whlgn, creator of the Whlgn®, a design firm in Detroit.
Every week this month, Vans will feature a new artist, sharing their stories and promoting their custom designs, which are available to purchase now. Also, the brand is donating $40,000 to the Black Art Features Fund, aiding in grant support for small community-based Black arts organizations across the US.
Detroit artist Sydney James celebrates Black women, Detroit through her work
âMalcolm X said the Black woman is the most oppressed person in this country, and that has not changed, Detroit artist Sydney James said, standing in front of the 8,000 square-foot western wall of the Chroma building she and her team transformed this fall.
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DETROIT (WXYZ) â âMalcolm X said the Black woman is the most oppressed person in this country, and that has not changed, Detroit artist Sydney James said, standing in front of the 8,000 square-foot western wall of the Chroma building she and her team transformed this fall.
Vans announces limited-time footwear collaboration featuring four rising Black artists in honor of Black History made every day. This initiative showcases four creatives who are pushing culture forward and paving the way for generations to follow. The artists include
Rewina Beshue, whose scope of work ranges from multimedia, painting, printmaking, and graphic design;
Sydney G. James, a fine artist and muralist and one of the leading creative voices in southeast Michigan;
Chris Martin, a multidisciplinary artist that explores the African Diaspora and spotlights the rich history of The South; and
Tony Whlgn, a visual artist who creates on unconventional mediums and has worked with Marc Ecko, Joey Badass, Big K.R.I.T. and NYC’s KITH. As Vans remains committed to continuously uplifting the voices of marginalized communities, the partnership with these four unique artists reinforces the powerful role self-expression plays in drawing awareness to the diverse representation of
Tony WHLGN Joins Forces With Vans To Honor Black History Month
Tony WHLGN Joins Forces With Vans To Honor Black History Month
Empowering and nurturing young entrepreneurs of color in a capsule of custom, limited-edition Vans iconic shoes.
Empowering and nurturing young entrepreneurs of color in a capsule of custom, limited-edition Vans iconic shoes.
February 8, 2021
Following up on their earlier charitable projects like their Foot The Bill initiative and ComfyCush line, Vans is here with yet another laudable initiative to honor Black History Month. Showcasing four trailblazing creatives who are pushing culture forward and paving the way for generations to follow, the brand reiterates its commitment to uplifting the voices of marginalized communities and drawing awareness to the diverse representation of creativity brought to life.