March For Art - Desmond Beach

Desmond Beach is a New York City artist and educator who explores race, identity, and social justice themes in his artistic practice. He aims to transform the tragedies of the transatlantic slave trade and the Jim Crow America South into a celebration of fully living Black life. Desmond Beach holds a BFA and MFA from the Rinehart School of Sculpture at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Creative Practice at the University of Plymouth in England. His research delves into healing pathways amidst racialize trauma, utilizing sculpture, fiber, collage, sound, and performance art. Beach's artwork spans various disciplines and is rooted in the experiences of Black people and those of African heritage in America. He draws inspiration from the African storytelling tradition and aims to honor his immediate ancestors as well as those of the African Diaspora. Performance art plays a crucial role in Beach's work, as he creates spaces where the spirits of the ancestors can find rest. Visit Desmond Beach on Instagram and tag @hesaidhesaidhesaidlive for a chance to receive a special "He Said, He Said, He Said" prize!