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.
Primary Subject
1900-1999
Art
HBCU student work
Folklore
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