The fifties were pretty rebellious, a pretty rebellious period, around that time. And it was preceding the whole zoot suit thing which I think really contributed to a lot of anxiety, to a lot of frustration, a lot of blaming. And it just like boom, it was very destructive for us as a people, that right away put us on like we had to defend ourselves on every level, every moment. We seemed like we always had to be on guard.
Learning how to shine a pair of shoes to me was like if you could do, you were like you were on your way to having abilities and skills as to be able… - Willie Herron
Learning how to shine a pair of shoes to me was like if you could do, you were like you were on your way to having abilities and skills as to be able…
- Willie Herron
My uncles represented a strength and a power I think that to a certain degree I looked up to. But from another perspective, I had really no artist ro… - Willie Herron
My uncles represented a strength and a power I think that to a certain degree I looked up to. But from another perspective, I had really no artist ro…
I didn't feel like I belonged with my mom. And I didn't feel like I belonged with my dad. Since they were separated, I kind of felt like I didn't bel… - Willie Herron
I didn't feel like I belonged with my mom. And I didn't feel like I belonged with my dad. Since they were separated, I kind of felt like I didn't bel…
The fifties were pretty rebellious, a pretty rebellious period, around that time. And it was preceding the whole zoot suit thing which I think really… - Willie Herron
The fifties were pretty rebellious, a pretty rebellious period, around that time. And it was preceding the whole zoot suit thing which I think really…
Where my earlier works, what sets them apart is that I didn't need approval and I didn't need permission from anyone because I wasn't being paid. So,… - Willie Herron
Where my earlier works, what sets them apart is that I didn't need approval and I didn't need permission from anyone because I wasn't being paid. So,…
Nature is so huge. I mean, you can't even look one way! Everything is huge. That was my natural instinct, to create huge art, to create huge pieces. … - Willie Herron
Nature is so huge. I mean, you can't even look one way! Everything is huge. That was my natural instinct, to create huge art, to create huge pieces. …
I think my initial desire to start making art came from a desire and a need to communicate but not having anyone to communicate to. - Willie Herron
I think my initial desire to start making art came from a desire and a need to communicate but not having anyone to communicate to.
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