BLACKISHART

Welcome to BlackishArt. I’m Giliane St-Amand Green.

As an artist and creative entrepreneur, my journey has always been guided by a love for visual storytelling. But throughout my education and career, I kept running into a frustrating, quiet void: the erasure of Black and Brown artists from mainstream art history.

When we look at the major art movements that shaped our world, the contributions of BIPOC artists are routinely left out of the narrative. For instance, classic art history curricula rarely teach that Pablo Picasso’s revolutionary Cubist period was directly inspired by traditional African masks.

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Reputable institutions have historically failed to acknowledge how Black and Brown artists didn't just participate in modern art—they pioneered it. Their work spoke powerfully to social injustices, challenged man's inhumanity to man, and used art as a social construct to demand change. Yet, their mastery of the medium, their innovative use of the elements of art, and their presence are tragically missing from the textbooks.

Why Representation Matters

We cannot talk about art without talking about who is allowed to be seen. Decades of systemic inequity have proven a vital truth: representation matters.

"Representation matters because it can shape how [individual people groups] are viewed by society and how they view themselves."

— The Pitt News https://pittnews.com/article/156504/opinions/opinion-move-over-chad-the-importance-of-representation-on-screen/

 

When Black and Brown children, aspiring artists, and students do not see themselves reflected in the galleries, museums, and textbooks, it changes the way they perceive their own potential.

"For some young students, portrayals of [different people groups] in the media not only affect how others see them, but it affects how they see themselves... we must push for more representation and make sure to value the representation that we do get."

— PBS NewsHour https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/why-on-screen-representation-matters-according-to-these-teens

If we do not actively teach the brilliance of diverse artists, we perpetuate a half-truth about what creativity looks like.

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Bridging the Gap: The BlackishArt Box

In light of these disparities, I decided to stop waiting for mainstream history to catch up. I created BlackishArt to reclaim our space in the art world and put history back into the hands of the next generation.

Our monthly subscription art box is more than just a craft kit—it is a hands-on, revolutionary curriculum.

Each month, we celebrate the masterworks of Black and Brown artists from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. We break down their brilliance through a structured exploration of The Seven Elements of Art (Line, Shape, Form, Space, Value, Color, and Texture).

• The History: Discover the untold stories, social impacts, and cultural movements of brilliant BIPOC artists.

• The Theory: Learn how these masters uniquely utilized the elements of art to build their distinct styles.

• The Practice: Bring theory to life with hands-on, high-quality materials to create your own inspired masterpieces.

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Join the Movement

By subscribing to BlackishArt, you aren't just learning how to paint or draw. You are celebrating legacy, demanding representation, and rewriting art history—one month, one element, and one artist at a time.

Subscribe today and make representation a masterpiece.