Human Rights Artist Todd Drake

"I help people tell their story... I've tried to create art that keeps that lens in mind. Anything I make, if it doesn't ring true to the subject that is involved, then I've fallen back into that tourist trap, where I'm assigning meaning to someone's face or life story." ~ Todd DrakeTodd is a human rights artist who paints, prints, photographs, and works with community. Originally from the North Carolina, Drake lives and works in New York City where he creates art addressing human rights issues among marginalized communities. Drake's images speak with content that is both specific and universal and reveals his concern for the most basic of human rights: to be considered fully human.For more information, visit Todd Drake's website at: https://www.the-equalist.com/homepageTo learn more about Holden Village, visit: http://www.holdenvillage.org or to listen to more audio recordings visit: http://audio.holdenvillage.org. The Holden Village Podcast is accessible through Apple iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, and most podcast apps. For questions and inquiries, contact [email protected].