Work, fun, inform and enjoy!
by Tamyra Nichols
Artist Statement:
As I was thinking about what to put in this Bai Greatest hits collage I thought about the trips and what led me to meeting some kids at the worksite I was placed at. The worksite being LTYC, I’ve gotten there through Bai which is why I have pictures of the kids planting and drawing. The lights are from Wonderspaces and my peers were having a good time.
That’s what I think Bai is. Work, fun, inform and enjoy.
by Tamyra Nichols
While I was trying to figure out what to document for that day at Henderson Hopkins at Harlem Park, a specific friend group stood out to me. They weren’t doing anything special besides their artwork, and as soon as I snapped that picture they turned round shocked. The reason being more that I took a picture and scared them than the fact that I had a camera.
They wanted to learn how to use it, so I took safety measures before I taught them how to do anything with the camera. I learned their names, ages, and most importantly I learned about them specifically. To build trust, because if I don’t trust them I can’t let them hold things that aren’t entirely mine. That went well, built up a bond and mutual respect.
As soon as they got the camera in their hands they took pictures of their artwork and their friends’ work too. I took pictures of them and their artwork to showcase their personalities and creativity.
Bloomberg Arts Internship: Baltimore 