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Episode 28 Social Commentary through Art with Dr. Jessie L. Whitehead

In this episode we’re featuring Dr. Jessie L. Whitehead an artist educator with a Ph.D. in Art Education, a Master of Fine Arts in printmaking, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drawing and painting. She is a practicing artist, as well as a teacher in higher education.

While her roots began in south Mississippi Dr. Whitehead is currently employing these skills in Huntsville, AL, a return to the South after residing in the Midwest and Northeast areas of the United States for an extended period of time.

As an artist, the overall inspiration for her works is co-existence.  She is passionate about social, cultural, and environmental concerns, and views her art as an avenue to provide a visual voice or statement regarding these issues.  It is her wish that audiences will have an aesthetic experience, as well as thought provoking moments while viewing her art.

Her creations have been exhibited in cities that include Chicago, IL; Asheville, NC; New Haven, CT; Bay St. Louis, MS; Nashville, TN, and Huntsville, AL. Her artwork is included in permanent collections of universities, and homes of private collectors.

Her scholarly activities have resulted in published book chapters, academic articles, and presentations at professional conferences.

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