SEASON 03, EPISODE 05: Representing for the Hot Girls with Ariel Danielle
In this episode of Black in Real Life, Anuli talks with artist Ariel Dannielle about the importance of friendship among Black women, what it means to be a hot girl, and why it is okay for art to simply be “fun.”
Featured speaker: ARIEL DANNIELLE
Ariel is an Atlanta Based artist who creates large-scale paintings that depict the daily experiences of Black women. She believes in the importance of her artwork to provide new lenses through which Black womanhood can be represented, understood, and related to. She aims to show her experiences in a way of thriving not just surviving, highlighting the simple joys in life.
Follow ARIEL DANNIELLE
Website: https://www.byaridannielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byaridannielle/
Referenced Materials
Cooper, Chasity. “A Black Millennial Woman’s Guide To Navigating Friendship.” Sweet July. https://sweetjuly.com/editorial/a-black-millennial-womans-guide-to-navigating-friendship/
hooks, bell, 1952-2021. (2000). All about Love: new visions. New York: William Morrow.
Nouwen, H. J. M. (1975). Reaching out: The three movements of the spiritual life. New York, NY: Doubleday.