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I’ve been reading a lot of posts from white designers who want to do better. They are questioning why they don’t see many Black designers in magazines, awarded, recognized, on major projects, etc. Asking what I can do? They are feeling confused about racism and don’t understand the protesting. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ While you’re trying to understand racism, a systematic problem, and contemplating whether you are complicit or not, make a list of the following; list the number of opportunities you’ve passed on to Black designers, list events attended and the number of Black designers you’ve interacted with, list the number of Black designers in decision making positions, list the number of award galas celebrating Blackness in design, list the number of programs featuring Black creatives as experts, list the number of Black design students you’ve mentored, list the number of design collaborations with Black designers, list the number of Black designers hired for multi million dollar projects. These are only a FEW areas to explore. If your paper is blank or fewer than a page, it just shows how much work YOU need to do because my list can take up an entire notebook. #takeaction 📷 @alaricphoto . Action step ➡️ Invest in @badguild DONATION link in bio T-shirt available at www.badguild.info . . #buildwithBADG #blackdesignmatters #blackartmatters #bethechange #getuncomfortable #blacklivesmatter #wearebadg

A post shared by Malene Barnett (@malene.barnett) on Jun 4, 2020 at 6:10am PDT

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The level of attention my work has received over the past week is hard to describe. Overwhelming is the first word that comes to mind. It’s overwhelming for so many reasons, but I am too exhausted mentally and physically at the moment to get into the many ways. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ All I have to say is be gentle with black people right now. Be gentle with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color right now. We are not okay. We haven’t been okay for a long time. This battle for justice is not new for us and we will continue to fight in many ways. Please be mindful of this as you move forward with your own personal journey for justice in this country. I am so proud of who I am as a black woman, but I also understand my privileges as a light-skinned black woman. Don’t just show up for me, show up for all kinds of black people. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ With the help of my incredible friends, I was able to update the shop page of my website in a jiffy. All of my pieces are currently sold out, but I encourage you to subscribe to my newsletter to stay in the loop. I am still set to release my new branding within the next month or two, which is exciting and something to look forward to. It’s been a treat to find moments of joy during such a momentous time. ⁣ ⁣ Photo by: @brianmkaiser

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2020 has been seismic — one where it feels like the world is constantly shifting beneath our feet. I wish you all well in these turbulent times. My solace is and will always be in quiet creation. I look forward to debuting this new work at Armory @thearmoryshow with @marianeibrahimgallery A departure. A new chapter. Aptly titled — En Archē En Khaos (In the beginning was chaos) Pure 24 Karat Gold, Acrylic, Gesso on Linen 2020 Armory March 4 — 8, 2020 Booth 721

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When it comes to my design style, I’m obviously a minimalist. I think a lot (probably too much) about clean lines and proportion. I just think that there is so much beauty in simplicity. Ironically, creating simple pieces is a non-simple process that requires tons of precise shaping and measuring 🤷🏾‍♀️ Nevertheless, it’s super satisfying to get it right :). Anyway, these beautifully simple/complicated Bell Mugs are available in the shop! Take a look at the video below for a peek at my process for creating this mug form on the wheel 🤗

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Hello new friends and followers! At a time when so much is out of our control, we are so grateful for your interest in our small, 6 person, black-owned, minority run business. We are focused on creating beautiful eco-friendly products. Our handmade 100% linen bedding, bath, and home goods are made right here in the USA. Everything we make is manufactured by an unparalleled team of artisan sewers. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic and recent lockdowns, orders are taking longer than usual. Your kindness, patience and understanding are truly appreciated. While we always strive to give you an exact shipping date, every item is made-to-order and the best we can do right now is give you an estimate. Lately, orders are taking up to four weeks to ship, however, if you have an impending deadline such as a birthday or other major life event, please contact us at support@linoto.com and we will do our best to accommodate you. We have adjusted to make sure your items are manufactured in the cleanest possible environment by a staff whose health and wellness we have taken great pains to protect. We are optimistic that in Italy our suppliers have reopened after months of closures. Most recently, we have been incredibly fortunate to have our brand elevated by social media. Thank you! We are doing our very best to keep up with the extra demand. One thing we vow, the quality of our products will not suffer. We are working seven days per week and streamlining production to ship your order as soon as it is completed. We are working harder than ever to make you something truly special that you will love for years to come. We would not be here without amazing customers like you! Wishing you nights of calm and restful sleep, Jason Evege and the Linoto Staff

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