Making Great Lives Matter Videos

What does the American Dream Mean to You? Maiya Elaine, “Making Great Lives Matter”, 2020
What does the American Dream Mean to You? Amanda Rosenblatt, Making Great Lives Matter 2020
What does the American Dream Mean to You? Princess Simpson Rashid, “Making Great Lives Matter”, 2020
What does the American Dream Mean to You? Savery Morgan, “Making Great Lives Matter”, 2020
What does the American Dream Mean to You? Taryn Wharwood,”Making Great Lives Matter”, 2020
What does the American Dream Mean to You? Erin Kendrick “Making Great Lives Matter”, 2020
What does the American Dream Mean to You? John Lumpkin II,”Making Great Lives Matter”, 2020
What does the American Dream Mean to You? Nicolas Patterson “Making Great Lives Matter”, 2020

“Making Great Lives Matter” 2020, is a multimedia installation with a videography of local Jacksonville Florida Artists answering a series of questions related to access to the American Dream. A second tier of videos depicting use of excessive force by police on repeating loops.  There are multiple interviews sounding colliding with white supremacy icons and symbols.  History in the making and art in the making of what is meaningful in community and society at large. Art remains as a strong contender of how we share our thoughts and ideas. Throughout history, art has survived the tidal wave of information, and remains an unpredictable source of imagination.  It has the possibilities of changing one’s thoughts, opening new ideas, and borrowing through received ideas so common to our educational system.  The idea of creating conversations and a new idea can change a person’s perception and narrative.