Lo’Z.Art: The Man, The Myth, The Legend (jk!)
The East Side Chicago Native, was born on February 26th 1985, to Andrea Dareece Hill and Kirk Lenair Sanders in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up on Chicago’s notorious “Far Southeast side and East Side” neighborhoods. Lo'Z.Art is the youngest of 10 brothers and sisters. Originating in the Morgan Park Area at the time of birth. This was the landing spot for "Lo’Z.Art" in his formative years.
His early years was met with the same challenges as any other Chicagoan youth. Shortly after turning five years old, he began school in Ralph H. Metcalf located on Chicago’s far southeast side, in the West Pullman neighborhood. After residing in Roseland, West Pullman locations, he then moved to the South Shore neighborhood. The remnants of the family was required to live with their grandmother, Louise Y. Hill; in 1995. Unfortunately, moving around frequently was a common occurrence at that time. Lo'Z.Art has stayed in 10 neighborhoods on the soutwest and southeast sides of the city.
During this time, Lo’Z.Art resided on 7001 s. Paxton, sharing a one bed room apartment with mother and grandmother and older brothers. This was trying times to say the least. Shortly, after moving there, his mother began nursing classes that allowed her to eventually complete her LPN certification at Dawson Technical Institute, off state street. While she was attempting to care for her last three kids, the Sanders’ boys; a result from her second marriage. Lo’Z.Art was a loner, but not really! Always social and learned how to move appropriately, when necessary, an active kid, a kid that was always inquisitive and was given a passion for Black History from his mother, Andrea; probably the direct product of being born in February, one can only assume.
Lo’, was typically left with little supervision, while his mother was either at work or at school. His grandmother, Louise Y. Hill, couldn’t watch his every move, so he frequently would run the street and commonly followed the beat of his own drum. While in the presence of his 6 older siblings, all kids of his mother, some were affiliated, some were nerds, some were swag’d out; he still forged to find his own way. Around 1995, Lo’Z.Art began attending Medgar Evers Elementary, with his older brothers. He began writing at the age of nine. Lo’Z.Art, within his first poem, analyzed that “Atlantic Slave Trade" conditions of the deplorable system. But, it wasn't until 8th grade that he got his first opportunity to perform something he had written, on stage! Lo'Z.Art was one of those kids you shouldn't dare, but he was dared to nominate himself for 8th grade Class President. He accepted the challenge, with full confidence in his self and his abilities; Lo'Z.Art raised his hand and once it was all said and done, he was elected class president! This may have been the very moment that sparked the drive to find the stage during the course of his life.
Lo’Z.Art attended Morgan Park High School on Chicago’s southwest side. There he was one of the many students that was in attendance during the 1999-2003 era. Although, he was involved with many school activities and community events, his real passion was writing. While in high school Lo’Z.Art joined a Masonic lodge, for expansion of knowledge and furthering the development of self. He also joined a known church in the city’s Englewood area, seeking guidance. In this organization is where Lo��Z.Art learned nuances to life. Some of the bonds formed would assist in shaping his future. Which was needed at the time, because at the age of sixteen, his mother left Chicago and relocated to Dallas. His father still resided on the city’s west side, however, the relationship was distant.
At the conclusion of the high school years, he would perform in the 2003 talent show as a spoken word artist, reminiscent of Darius Lovehall in the Chicago based movie Love Jones; to a crowd of his peers. He received a standing ovation for the poem although it was explicit for a 18 year old kid, it still showed a mastery of language, rhyme and wittiness, and it also resonated with the masses in attendance that evening.
Lo’Z.Art managed to graduate with average grades and later attended Western Illinois University (2003-2007), where he majored in English Literature. Although, he was passionate about education, Lo’Z.Art did not desire to become a public school teacher as his initial entry into full time employment. While in undergrad, Lo’Z.Art added Broadcasting as a major and African-American Studies as a minor (American Studies, really!), but really amassing skills. Also, while in school, Lo’Z.Art hosted and assisted in organizing a campus “Showcase,” bringing acts to the college town and also giving students an opportunity to display their talents. Shortly after graduating in December 2007, Lo’Z.Art briefly relocated to Orlando in hopes for a broadcasting internship, working for Disney Corporation.
After a few months of being in Orlando, Lo’Z.Art took off and returned to his hometown, Chicago. He would later go on to complete a few semesters at Roosevelt University (2009) as a Journalism graduate student. Lo’Z.Art found work and prepared to take on real responsibility. He worked, while going to class, and taking care of a house for the next three years. Then, in 2011 Lo'Z.Art was blessed to have his first child, he was named after one of Lo'Z.Art's beloved brothers; in honor, in remembrance, out of respect, honestly! On September 28th 2011, E. J. Sanders was born to be a blessing in the future! Once E. J. was born, it increased the gifts. E.J. put the plan into motion! This sparked the necessity to provide a solidified future. Following that, on January 23rd 2016, Lo’Z.Art had a daughter A. Y. Sanders. Which only furthers his passion to create a stable future for them to grow and thrive in! A common statement said and repeated is: If I WIN, You WIN; If You WIN, I WIN!
Lo’Z.Art currently resides in the Woodlawn area of the Chicago’s Southeast side. His motive is to inspire, through art, to be the best version of yourselves, Facts! Music is art, words is the paintbrush. Lo’Z.Art is a contemporary artist.
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Still I Rise
This artwork is entitled “Still I Rise” by an artist named Dareece Walker. Dareece is a young and accomplished artist. Graduating from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2013 with a bachelors in Visual and Performing Arts. Besides getting straight up educated Mr. Walker has also received various awards and recognitions, being presented with the African American Voice “Talented Ten” award. I found this information a short bio listed at: http://timberexecutive.com/dareece-walker/. Dareece Walker’s other works include images that help represent the deepest struggles of being African American. At the end of that short bio there is quote listed by the late artist, Jean-Michael Basquiat that reads “I am not a black artist, I am an artist”.
With this piece in particular there are many messages from the future and the past the Walker is looking to represent. I would say Walker’s audience would be all those who dwell in the United States. With Walker’s previous work I would say his audience would be inclined to conclude that his new work would contain metaphors and representation of the African American experience. Walker’s hopes of exposing this piece I think would be just to place a visual representation to what it can be like. Something that’s right in front of your face, something you can look at over and over again.
When looking at this piece I see many different images. In the background, we have signs from the Jim Crow era, cartoon representations of african americans, white propaganda, and anti-Obama propaganda. In the foreground of this painting we have an African American student wearing a graduation cap and gown with his fist in the air. The art itself, I think speaks for in itself. All that stuff in the background but over all that a freshly graduated black man. I feel that’s where the importance of the title lies. No matter what history says, no matter what ways I will try to be kept down, no mater how much hateful speech there is to tolerate...still I rise. Visual art is a great way to express ideas for the world to get and this is no exception. I think every American could have something to take from this. Keep in mind the images in the background are real. The fact alone of the images displayed should be a thought provoking experience for everyone.
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On the Governors Island Ferry this weekend. The art fair was awesome. So much cool art to see plus amazing work by dear friends Sarah Meghdari @szmeghdari and Dareece Walker @artistdwalker. . . Open on weekends in September 11-6pm. It's free admission. $2 ferry ride. You still have 2 weekends left to go see it! 💙 (at 4heads - Portal & Governors Island Art Fair)
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Charged with two counts of armed robbery:
Kizzy Jones, Age 37, of Chicago: Donnelle Douglas age 25, of Chicago: Dareece Dunn, age 30 of Chicago
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June 17, 2017-Hammond Police Lt. Steven Kellogg says that “Hammond Indiana police department caught three robbery suspects involved in two different robberies overnight.” Early Saturday morning at 5:50 a.m. a male entered the White Castle Restaurant located in the 4600 block of Calumet Avenue in Hammond. “The cashier stated that when she opened the cash register the male pulled out a gun and demanded money. The suspect fled with the money. The cashier described the male as a black male approximately 5-5 to 5-6 in height, black shirt, black pants and dreaded hair that was pulled back. The male also had a tattoo on his right cheek” according to the report.
Hammond Police converged on the scene and began a search of the area. Officers soon found a male subject matching the description on Hudson Street. According to Lt. Kellogg, the subject was carrying a handgun. Officers then located a second suspect walking in the area. The report contiues, “upon checking the area, officers located another male crossing Calumet Avenue and stopped to identify him as possibly involved. Upon interviewing this male officers located a
female in the area who was inquiring about the males. The investigation led to officers locating Newport cigarettes and a cash register drawer in the female’s vehicle. Hammond police then learned of an earlier robbery that occurred at a 711 store in the 800 block of Broad Street in Griffith. Working with Griffith Police Dept. detectives, Officers determined this property was from that earlier in the evening. All 3 suspects were arrested at the scene.
The investigation continued for Hammond and Griffith detectives well into the day and just resulted in charges being filed on Donnelle Douglas age 25 for 2 counts of Armed Robbery to include the 711 and the White Castle robberies. Dareece Dunn, age 30 was also charged with 2 counts of Armed Robbery to include the 711 and the White Castle robberies. The female, Kizzy Jones, age 37 was charged with 2 counts of Assisting a Criminal in conjunction with both robberies. All 3 of the Robbery suspects are from Chicago, Illinois.
All criminal defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. A criminal charge is not evidence of guilt.
Hammond Police Allege 3 Committed Two Armed Robberies Charged with two counts of armed robbery: Kizzy Jones, Age 37, of Chicago: Donnelle Douglas age 25, of Chicago: Dareece Dunn, age 30 of Chicago…
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