The imprint of Black art and design is everywhere — from iron gates throughout Charleston, South Carolina, to sweetgrass baskets in the low country, to a wedding dress worn by Jacqueline Kennedy.
It’s also something that Atlanta-based woodworker Robell Awake writes about in his new book, “A Short History of Black Craft in Ten Objects.” In the book, Awake shares the story behind 10 noteworthy examples of Black crafts, such as the wooden chairs of Richard Poynor and the wrought-iron gates of Philip Simmons.
On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Awake talked with show host Rose Scott about his journey of creating the book and the importance of telling Black stories of innovation.
