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StudyMe
by Donald Black Jr.
StudyMe is a multidisciplinary investigation of artist Donald Black, Jr. Through interviews, essays and a weekly podcast, StudyMe will look at Black’s creative process and his journey as an artist. This investigation seeks to explore what it means to be a Black male artist working within a racist and classist art world. As an artist who is heavily influenced by hip-hop, StudyMe will examine how Black’s influence clashes with the dominant white art world culture, thus making it challenging for Black to thrive as an artist. Led by poet and writer Ali Black, StudyMe will get up close and personal about one artist’s journey.
Episodes
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Creative Disobedience: EP 05 Asking Artist For Feedback
Artists often ask for feedback, but knowing when and how to give it can be tricky. In this episode, DBlack and Ali Blackbreak down the realities of honest critique, self-expression, and growth in creative practice. When artists genuinely want the truth, and when they're just looking for…
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Creative Disobedience: EP 04 - The Artist Guide To Disobedience
We just dropped a fresh episode: "The Artist Guide to Disobedience" and it’s one you definitely don’t want to miss! DBlack gets real about what it means to break free from the boxes that society tries to put us in—and how that rebellion is key to finding your true creative voice. Discover what it...
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Creative Disobedience: EP 03 - Artist Stop Telling Your Lies
Here are 5 keys you’ll learn from listening: Drop the Acts: Why “code-switching” between rooms and audiences might hurt your authenticity—and how to break the habit. Unique Voice Matters: Your perspective adds NEWNESS to old conversations in art; it’s not about inventing something entirely new…
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Creative Disobedience: EP 02 - Creation Of The Mind
If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or just needed a nudge to trust your own creative journey, you’ll want to press play now. Donald takes us on a real, raw ride through growth, self-trust, and art that truly speaks (sometimes even louder than words). 1. You Can’t Think Your Way Into Action (You…
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Creative Disobedience: EP 01 - Why Creative Disobedience?
In this episode Donald and Ali discuss the meaning behind the title of the podcast Creative Disobedience. At its core Creative Disobedience refers to an artist striving to be themself.
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StudyMe: Notes on “The Gripes”
In this episode, D Black lists his gripes with Cleveland’s art world. He’ll break down each gripe, giving us insight and perspective on what he feels is wrong with the world of art education, art institutions and more.
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StudyMe: Notes on Putting the Work Out
On this episode of StudyMe, D Black will talk to us about his stunning outdoor murals. We will also get his response to what he experiences once the work is out. How does it feel to let go of the work and trust others with it?
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StudyMe: Notes on Call for Artist
Today we’re talking about the call for artists—an opportunity notice that provides artists with the information they need to apply for a specific art commission or project. D Black will discuss his experience with call for artists, exploring everything from the pros and cons of them and more.
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StudyMe: Notes on Hard Work vs Talent
Next weekend, Cleveland will be hosting the NBA’s All-Star Weekend so in this episode, we’re getting D Black’s thoughts on talent vs. hard work and what he thinks it takes to be the best. We’ll also find out what he has brewing for All-Star Weekend.
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StudyMe: Notes on “A Day No One Will Remember”
This episode of StudyMe is all about D Black’s current exhibition, “A Day No One Will Remember” on view at the John J McDonough Museum at Youngstown State University until March 5, 2022.
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StudyMe:Notes on Goals
In this episode, we’ll talk about goals and get D Black’s take on setting goals. We’ll also discuss some of D Black’s current goals and get his thoughts on what gets in the way of accomplishing a goal.
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StudyMe:Notes on Reputation
This episode is all about D Black’s reputation. Some call him arrogant, mean, complicated, smart, witty, challenging, serious and a host of other things. Let’s find out how D Black feels about these labels and how he defines himself.
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StudyMe: Notes on ”Self Imprisonment”
This week on Study Me, we’re discussing D Black’s photograph, “Self-Imprisonment,” which placed 3rd in Nikon’s International Competition in 2007. We’ll get D Black’s thoughts on defining self-imprisonment and what this piece means to him.
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StudyMe: Notes on Submitting
Today we’re discussing the pros and cons of submitting your work to competitions, awards, prizes, etc. We’ll find out what happens to D Black emotionally when he’s preparing to enter a prize or competition.
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StudyMe: Notes on Discovery
Welcome to StudyMe! In this episode, we’re talking with our featured artist, Donald Black, Jr. (a.k.a. “D Black”) about discovery—covering everything from discovery vs. finding to when he discovered he was an artist to when he discovered the traditional art world wasn’t for him, and much more.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
StudyMe is a multidisciplinary investigation of artist Donald Black, Jr. Through interviews, essays and a weekly podcast, StudyMe will look at Black’s creative process and his journey as an artist. This investigation seeks to explore what it means to be a Black male artist working within a racist and classist art world. As an artist who is heavily influenced by hip-hop, StudyMe will examine how Black’s influence clashes with the dominant white art world culture, thus making it challenging for Black to thrive as an artist. Led by poet and writer Ali Black, StudyMe will get up close and personal about one artist’s journey.
HOSTED BY
Donald Black Jr.
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StudyMe currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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StudyMe is a multidisciplinary investigation of artist Donald Black, Jr. Through interviews, essays and a weekly podcast, StudyMe will look at Black’s creative process and his journey as an artist. This investigation seeks to explore what it means to be a Black male artist working within a racist...
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