Amanda Williams: Why I turned Chicago's abandoned homes into art

The speaker discusses the pervasive influence of color and race in society, particularly in Chicago. They explore color theory, emphasizing its subjective and relational nature. Historical context is provided on how color was used in racial segregation. The speaker shares their journey of creating a personal color palette to redefine identity and describes the Color(ed) Theory art project, which aimed to challenge perceptions and spark conversations about race and community. The project highlighted the power of color to inspire change and question societal norms.

What city did the speaker grow up in, which influenced their perception of color and race?

• Houston

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York

What is the main idea behind color theory as explained by the speaker?

• Color theory is about understanding the emotional impact of colors.

• Color theory is about mixing colors to create new shades.

• Color theory is about the historical use of colors in art.

• Color theory is the art and science of using color to form compositions and spaces.

What did the speaker learn from the visual mash-ups of corner stores and beauty supply houses?

• The importance of branding in business.

• The foundational principles of color theory.

• The cultural significance of local stores.

• The economic impact of small businesses.

What did Josef Albers argue about the color red?

• Red is subjective and varies among individuals.

• Red is a universally agreed upon color.

• Red is a primary color that is objective.

• Red is the least used color in art.

What was the purpose of the color-coded maps created by the Federal Housing Administration?

• To identify areas for new commercial development.

• To determine which neighborhoods should receive federal housing loans.

• To map out cultural landmarks in cities.

• To create a visual representation of population density.

What is the name of the speaker's artistic project that uses a personal color palette?

• Color Revolution

• Colorful Neighborhoods

• Color(ed) Theory

• Color Palette Project

What did the speaker aim to achieve by creating their own color palette?

• To sell more art pieces.

• To gain recognition in the art world.

• To teach color theory in schools.

• To redefine color for their community.

How did the 'Color(ed) Theory' project impact the community according to the speaker?

• It led to a decrease in crime rates.

• It completely transformed the neighborhood's economy.

• It sparked new conversations about the value of blackness.

• It resulted in new housing developments.

What was the reaction of the community member when they saw the painted house?

• They thought it was a sign that Prince was coming.

• They were upset and demanded it be removed.

• They ignored it and walked away.

• They called the city to report it.

What did the speaker hope to understand better through their project?

• The history of color in art.

• The economic impact of art.

• The role of government in housing.

• Color as both a medium and a societal identifier.