Kermit Oliver interviewed by Dr. Alvia J. Wardlaw

Item

Original Title
Kermit Oliver - Tales of the Soul
Devised Title
Kermit Oliver interviewed by Dr. Alvia J. Wardlaw
Date
2023-01-21
Creator
Kermit Oliver
Contributor
Alvia Wardlaw
Description
In this interview, Texas Southern art alumnus Kermit Oliver discusses his time at Texas Southern (1962-1967) and his artistic philosophy & practice with Dr. Alvia J. Wardlaw, director and curator of the University Museum. He highlights the religious, personal, historical, and political influences that shape his artwork.
Additional Subject
Black art
Christianity
Domestic animals
Folklore
Memory
Religious symbols in art
Location
Hooks-Epstein Gallery
Type
Video
Format
MP4
HBCU Identifier
Kermit Oliver - Tales of the Soul
HCAC Identifier
HCAC.TSU.0093
Contributing Institution
Texas Southern University
Item sets
TSU Videos