Summary of Inclusivity Lab - Guest Artist - STAT

00:00:00 - 00:50:00

In the "Inclusivity Lab - Guest Artist - STAT" video, the artist discusses their experiences as an artist, including how they got started and how their experiences with the economy during college affected their decision to pursue a career in art. They also talk about how their work has helped to raise awareness and get people involved in the fight for justice.

• 00:00:00 Stat discusses her experiences as an artist, including how she got started and how her experiences with the economy during college affected her decision to pursue a career in art. She describes her experience working on a capstone project and how it helped her to learn more about what she wanted to do.
• 00:05:00 The artist, Aaron Campbell, worked with the author to create graphics for a black version of the popular heads up game. The app was successful and led to the artist's return to art. The artist now works as a cyber security engineer for Microsoft, but still creates artwork for personal projects. Images from the artist's Instagram account are included in this transcript.
• 00:10:00 STAT's artwork is displayed in multiple locations around the world, including the Library of Congress. His work is inspired by experiences of fighting the pandemic and caring for loved ones.
• 00:15:00 The artist discusses inclusivity and how it applies to their work. They talk about the various pieces they've created, all with a focus on inclusivity and social justice. They highlight how their work has helped to raise awareness and get people involved in the fight for justice. The artist tells a story about how they've been welcomed into the Seattle community despite being there for only three years.
• 00:20:00 The video discusses an artist's experience of working on two projects - painting black lives matter graffiti down the street and creating an armband to promote voting - during an Occupy protest in Pine. The artist discusses how the projects helped him to reconnect with painting and to focus on the importance of political engagement.
• 00:25:00 The guest artist discusses their process and how they use color to create attention-grabbing artwork. They also mention some of their influences, including Petra Erickson and Damien Hurst.
• 00:30:00 Inclusivity Lab discusses the importance of including different voices and perspectives in one's work, and how to promote said work to get more attention and followers.painting and Damien Hurst share that Damien Hurst likely employs a team to create his art, and Candi shares that he spends 12 hours per day on a single piece. Ronnie shares his advice for artists, including the importance of staying true to one's concept, and the use of social media to promote one's work.
• 00:35:00 Inclusivity Lab guest artist Vanessa Sheppard shares advice for artists on how to be successful and be proud of their work. She recommends releasing art sooner rather than later, being patient with your work, and not being afraid to experiment. The Seattle Sounders Vote Campaign is also mentioned, as is a throwback Thursday series to showcase artist progression.
• 00:40:00 Inclusivity Lab guest artist STAT talks about how social media can be a positive and negative force for artists, explaining that you just have to go back to your purpose and focus on what you do it for. He also recommends street promotion, saying that it can help you reach new audiences.
• 00:45:00 Inclusivity Lab guest artist, STAT, discusses ways to promote inclusivity and raise awareness of black lives matter in his community. He also mentions working on a collaboration with clothing brands and creating an umbrella mask to donate proceeds to a Seattle children's hospital.
• 00:50:00 Inclusivity Lab guest artist, STAT, discusses how her art has helped her connect with families and expressed satisfaction with the feedback she's received. She encourages other artists to be comfortable talking about their work and to take every opportunity to promote it.