Art in the Ashes: Reclaiming Space After the Fire

Black artists in Altadena speak on loss, legacy, and what it means to rebuild

The Guardian just published a piece that captures something we rarely see in wildfire coverage: the creative aftermath.

This story centers Black artists in Altadena who lost homes, studios, and decades of work in the Eaton Fire. It speaks to what was taken, but more importantly, to what remains.

“This was the house where I became an artist,” said Deneese Thomas, standing in front of the scorched foundation. “I’m still that artist, even now.”

These are not just stories of survival.
They are stories of reclamation.

Homes may be gone, but legacy and expression remain. The work continues. The art continues. The people continue.

Read the full article here:
The Guardian – Altadena’s Black Artists Reclaim Space After Wildfire