Name/Title
You Be MeEntry/Object ID
2024.03.01Description
Hank Willis Thomas- (b. 1976, Plainfield, New Jersey, USA) is an American conceptual artist. Based in Brooklyn, New York, he works primarily with themes related to identity, history, and popular culture, and consumerism.
His art examines how visual culture and commercial imagery influence societal perceptions and reinforce stereotypes. By repurposing and recontextualizing imagery from advertisements, media, and historical sources, Thomas critiques the ways in which these visuals perpetuate narratives about race and identity. His practice often involves exploring the impact of consumer culture on self-perception and social dynamics, using a variety of media such as photography, video, and sculpture. Thomas’s work challenges viewers to reconsider the power structures embedded in visual representations and their implications for personal and collective identity.Made/Created
Artist
Thomas, Hank WillisDate made
2022Dimensions
Height
101.6 cmWidth
76.2 cm