“Art is not a luxury as many people think - it is a necessity. It documents history - helps educate people and stores knowledge for generations to come.” - #SamellaLewis Homage and deep gratitude to Dr. Lewis (2/27/1924-5/27/2022), our cultural ancestor, the godmother of African American Art. Twenty years ago she amplified my work in her impactful book. It was early in my career. I was deeply honored. I felt seen. Keeping her legacy alive, we must do the necessary work that is art. #africanamerican #africanamericanart #africanamericanhistory #Womenartists #blackartist #blackart #fortheculture #americanhistory #culturalancestors #ancestors #americanartist #americanart #blackhistory #blackpresent #blackculture #blackculturematters #arthistory