“I need people to see their sons, their brothers, and fathers. Everyone should be able to empathize with the narratives.”
Come to Selfhood
Representation and honesty has become a vital component to McFadden’s art practice. “I hope people are able to look at the images and see themselves,” he said. “I need people to see their sons, their brothers, and fathers. Everyone should be able to empathize with the narratives. Most of all I’d love the work to spark decisive action.”Come to Selfhood“I have been afraid to express my true identity in the past because as a gay black man I could potentially be threatened, beat up, or killed.
“Positive self talk, as well as setting goals have always helped me to ignore the bullshit America has to offer black men. Finding my place outside of having to rely on the dominant culture and relying on myself cements my positive identity.”Joshua Rashaad McFadden “Do not worry about other people. No matter what you do, someone in the world is going to hate you or want what you have. So in the end do not worry about it. Get yours and have faith in yourself.”“Wow. It’d probably be a combination of people and traits I find impressive. My dad’s super diligent, loving and one of the most intelligent people I know. My uncle Pete’s always involved in his community as a leader. And my granddad Albert loved life and lived it to the fullest.
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