Artist Statement - John Himmelfarb and Diamond Gray

This video provides a deeper understanding of the reasoning behind John Himmelfarb's collection of small-scale artworks on index cards, including the piece Ashman, and Diamond Gray’s poignant work, Texas Division UDC 7th and 8th Grade Essay Contest: The 2014-2015 7th and 8th Grade Essay Topics Are: Our First Christmas Without Father, 2016.

After viewing the video, how do the personal and historical contexts presented by the artists influence your interpretation of their works?