Washington Rhodes

Lives and works in Atlanta, GA, USA

Artist statement

Washington Rhodes @washington.rhodes Washington Rhodes (American, b. March 6, 1978) was born in Decatur, Ga. He graduated from Albany State University earning a BA in Art with the honor of Cum Laude. Rhodes work began to gain recognition after receiving his first museum purchase when he won Best of Show in the Caroll Simms Art Competition at the African American Museum in Dallas, TX. Shortly after, fate would lead Rhodes back to Dallas after he joined the distinguished TFA (Teach For America) organization in 2009 to help close the educational gap for those living in low social economic communities. The challenges he witnessed teaching in impoverished environments would go on to substantially inform his Art practice. Rhodes educational series displays aspects of education combined with cultural aspects of the black experience.

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