Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Poetic Obituaries: In addition to painting and writing poems,

he [Jihmye Collins] published essays, illustrated books and conducted workshops in art as an educational tool. His works include several public art projects in San Diego, including one at the Lillian Place housing development in the East Village area.

He was active with the Public Arts Advisory Council, County Commission on Human Relations, African American Artists Collective, Spanish Village Art Center and Combined Organization of Visual Arts.

from The San Diego Union-Tribune: Artist, activist Jihmye Collins dies at 71

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