E201 – Patrisse Cullors on Abolition, Art Activism and Courageous Resourcing // Cultures Of Care

Jan 18, 2024

“We are the gods. We have to fix things. We have the capacity to do that. We have the intelligence to do that, both spiritually and intellectually. Our work is to show up and and reshape this place.” Patrisse Cullors

E201 – Patrisse Cullors on Abolition, Art Activism and Courageous Resourcing

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How do we envision and shape a world without oppressive systems?
 
“We are the gods. We have to fix things. We have the capacity to do that. We have the intelligence to do that, both spiritually and intellectually. Our work is to show up and and reshape this place.” Patrisse Cullors
 
In this episode Amisha talks with Patrisse Cullors, an Artist and Abolitionist born and raised in Los Angeles. Cullors has been on the frontline of abolitionist organising for 22 years. She has advanced a term called abolitionist aesthetics. Her latest work is examining an art practice that leads through west African spirituality as well as pushing the culture to adopt abolitionist beliefs in order to build our imagination towards a world we all deserve.
 
We explore
:: abolition, a practice that helps us envision a world without oppressive systems and practices, such as policing and imprisonment
:: Art and imagination as tools to shaping a new world and tapping into our spiritual and creative potential
:: resourcing ourselves through therapy, community, and self-care as essential for sustaining activism and navigating challenging times
:: Patrisse latest artwork embracing Yoruba IFA traditions respecting Earth and each other as a path towards healing & transformation
:: the balance between accessibility and appreciation in the digital age and the power of collective experience
 
“Our evolution is rooted in a softness and connectivity that I hear so many of us so desperately want.” Patrisse Cullors

Patrisse Cullors is an artist and abolitionist, born and raised in Los Angeles. Cullors has been on the frontline of abolitionist organising for 22 years. She has advanced a term called abolitionist aesthetics. Her latest work is examining an art practice that leads through west African spirituality as well as pushing the culture to adopt abolitionist beliefs in order to build our imagination towards a world we all deserve.

To connect or work with Patrisse , visit patrissecullors.com

To connect or work with Amisha, visit amisha.co.uk

artwork video: Ismail Zaidy

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