Willis "Bing" Davis: Reach High & Reach Back

Adornment & Understanding Others

Arts can help us understand ourselves and appreciate others. In this clip, Willis "Bing" Davis discusses how art can bridge cultures and how he uses found objects to make necklaces, belts, headwear and other art.

Adornment & Understanding Others

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    Willis "Bing" Davis: Reach High & Reach Back

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    Few people have impacted the arts quite like Willis “Bing” Davis. An African American artist, educator and community activist from Dayton, Ohio. Davis’ artwork is known for its incorporation of African and African American themes, as well as its focus on social justice issues. The work of this award-winning artist has been featured across the country as well as the world.

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