“Get Woke’ by Julie Parrish
This is one in a series of posts featuring an artist whose work is included in the Threads of Resistance exhibition.
Artist’s Statement:
The occurrence of the expression “Get Woke” is the concept of using
social pressure to test complex cultural norms, systemic injustices, and the
existing state of affairs. It refers to a person’s awareness of the current
conditions of the world they inhabit. Questioning social norms requires an
active process of abandoning social conditioning. True intellectualism requires
a constant journey for knowledge and information. Getting woke and staying woke
is understanding others’ experiencing and advocating global transformation and
progression for all people.
Hear a message from Julie about her piece below:
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