An Artist's Clemency: The Story of Fulton Leroy Washington
By
Marisa Aveling
Summary
A personal, non-neutral account of the author's encounter with artist Fulton Leroy Washington (Mr. Wash) in 2016, during a story on President Obama's clemency initiative. The author describes being deeply inspired by Washington's story and talent, and expresses a desire to bring the art world to Compton for growth and healing.
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· 3 pulledI entered his universe in awe of his story and talent, and never left.
I am an unabashed Wash evangelist, and if you ever get to meet him, I promise you will be, too.
Mr. Wash wants to bring the art world to Compton to grow and heal
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