Vernon Simmons interviewed by Rita Reyes

Item

Original Title
Vernon Simmons interviewed by Rita Reyes
Date
2022-10-26
Creator
Vernon Simmons
Contributor
Rita Reyes
Description
In this interview, Texas Southern art alumnus Vernon Simmons discusses his experience as a student who graduated in 1996. Simmons' enrollment was interrupted by his Air Force service; as a result, he learned from different groups of faculty, including Biggers, Simms, Harry Vital, and Harvey Johnson. Biggers inspired him to paint what he could see.
Primary Subject
1900-1999
Art
HBCU student work
Education
Additional Subject
American West
Black art
Educators
Faculty
Memory
Sculpture
Type
Video
Format
MP4
HBCU Identifier
Vernon Simmons interview
HCAC Identifier
HCAC.TSU.0098
Contributing Institution
Texas Southern University
Item sets
TSU Videos