Willis "Bing" Davis: Reach High & Reach Back

Art and Understanding

Willis "Bing" Davis says art isn't a universal language - but it does have universal forms. Because of those forms, we can use art to understand other cultures and enjoy shared experiences.

Art and Understanding

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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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