Making a Life, Creating a World With Barbara Earl Thomas
- Leilani Lewis
- Sep 25, 2024
- 1 min read
Published by ARTE NOIR | September 25, 2024

Overview
In this intimate profile, Leilani Lewis captures the depth and vision of acclaimed artist Barbara Earl Thomas. Through conversation, the piece reveals how Thomas’s creative world is shaped by legacy, reflection, and resilience.
Perspective
With deep care and curiosity, Leilani draws out themes of discipline, cultural inheritance, and the quiet resilience that fuels Thomas’s work. Her lens uplifts the voice of an artist whose practice invites us to see and feel more deeply.
Insights
- How personal history shapes creative vision 
- The influence of family, mentorship, and memory 
- Making space for Black women’s interior lives and artistic expression 
Strategic Focus
This article reflects Leilani’s commitment to using the written word as a tool for insightful and impactful conversations that reflect and shape culture.


