Mickalene Thomas : (3)

" I don’t think an artist should always know why they gravitate toward something or someone. You are just drawn to things, and that’s OK. " - Mickalene Thomas

" I am proud to be able to exhibit my work and inspire young people. Especially young black women so they know that they are beautiful, that they don’t have to hold onto any negative stereotypes. " - Mickalene Thomas

" I started making art with art therapy. It’s what I know how to do. I got a lot of criticism for that when I was in school. But I think it works for me. " - Mickalene Thomas