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B-Girl Be: A Celebration of Women in Hip HopJune 28 – September 9, 2007rap . graffiti . dj . dance . panels . fashion . poetry . visual exhibition . film |
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Alice Mizrachi |
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| As a young girl Alice has always remembered
being drawn to using her hands. From helping her dad work on cars to attending
origami classes, she has always felt the impulse to create. Growing up in
New York during the 80s, Alice was exposed to the growth of hip-hop and
its culture. Her traditional upbringing and this new, emerging subculture
helped shape her style and aesthetic. Her work often illustrates the rawness
and spontaneity of urban culture. Alice’s work depicts the struggles
of urban life and the simultaneous chaos and order of the city. Her art
is often used as a platform to voice social and political issues of our
time; the work illustrates the way she views the world around her. Alice
has a strong desire to create art that is accessible to all people. From
galleries to the streets she aims to show her vision to the world. She is
enthusiastic about producing functional art and has worked with product
designs ranging from clothing, accessories and snow/skate products. Her
art continues to be an outlet for self-expression and communication of ideas. Often my work is viewed as socially, politically or environmentally aware.
Growing up in the 80s and being exposed to hip-hop culture has greatly
influenced my art; it has shaped the direction of my artistic career.
I think it is important to continue uniting women in the hip-hop / art
community. With our strength, courage and knowledge, we can continue to
influence young girls in the community positively. |
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kid & family-friendly . all ages . all genders . all incomes . all ethnic communities |
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