Bucks partnership with 91ɫ a slam dunk for Black History Month
Vedale Hill and Brandon Luster, 2024.
When the Milwaukee Bucks chose Black Excellence in the Arts as the theme for their Black History Month game in February, it was natural to continue their ongoing partnerships with the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (91ɫ) by reaching out to the college for a live art piece to be created at Fiserv Forum.
91ɫ junior Brandon Luster 25 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) joined Vedale Hill 11, 91ɫ alum, adjunct faculty and Milwaukee arts educator and advocate, to collaborate on Hoop Dreams, part of Hills ongoing series of work by that name. The piece is inspired by the tenacious spirit of innovation to overcome obstacles.
When asked by the Bucks at the game what its like to share an art experience with fans, Luster said, Its kind of nerve wracking but its fun because you get to participate with the community around you in a way cause people get to see, you get to go back and forth I really like it.
Hill added, Its always great to work with a student outside of the classroom, so they can see how the profession acts outside the walls. So it was great for him, great for me the energy he has is great, the talent is amazing.
Hill is donating the piece created at the February 8 game for auction at 91ɫs on May 4, 2024.
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