The Sole Black Artists of IAA’s Film Department 22-23.
Dear White People,
“We are nonviolent with people who are “nonviolent” with us.” - Malcolm X
It hurts.
I am in PAIN.
I am in pain because there is an ocean surrounding me,
there is an ocean that is drowning me.
an ocean that does not look like ME,
an ocean that will never understand
that I am in pain.
I swim and swim, waiting for a drought, but
a drought takes time. Time that I could spend on land,
smelling the roses that god has rained upon us.
The bumble bees float in silence, afraid of
the stolen stingers of a million white widows.
White widows that could be silenced with one loud voice.
A loud voice you don’t want to hear, a loud voice that is too
EXTRA for your “delicate” ears.
Childish feet follow footsteps in the snow to a sense of belongingness,
searching for forgiveness from the “poor” and “unfortunate” white widows.
Are we causing you pain?
No.
We are in pain, and
We aren’t asking for “forgiveness”, “sympathy”, or “strength”, and
We know OUR words can reach a certain length.
Yet, we could care less if you're “upset”.
We’ve paid our dues, but you OWE us your “respect”.
. Sincerely, Bryan M.
True Colors: A Story About Performative Activism - Bryan M.
United
Apart we are good, together we are great.
The Post
Hand in hand we can change the world. Let me help you. Let me guide you.
Power & Glory
What am I to you? A door to your honor? A window to my story? What happened to my power?
Angry Black Woman
Who am I, if not exploited?
Shhh!
I spread your word and I got what I deserved. I received fame and honor. It’s not my fault you didn’t. Now shut up and let me work.
Death
This is how it ends¿ I now see your true colors but at what cost¿ Where is my color¿ I’m afraid. It hurts…
PAWN. - Bryan McElroy/Marley Wingfield
Self Portrait - Marley W.
Character Lineup from a planned future feature-film: Diurnal
Nic - Marley W.
Elijah- Marley W.
Pluto - Marley W.
Future Plans:
I plan to take a career path into Production Design for Film and Television. My goal is to become one of the few influential African-American Filmmakers. I also plan to attend college for a BFA degree then work out of the Chicago area when starting my career. My dream is to win a NAACP award. - Bryan McElroy
I plan keep pursuing love of character design + art through film to tell stories representing diverse experiences/perspectives - Marley Wingfield