This is so sad. He was my mentor, friend, big unc’ in the art game and produced so much positive energy. In a weird way, through the sadness, all I can think of right now is his loud beautiful contagious laughter Such a beautiful and giving spirit ! He gave me long hours of his precious time welcoming me in his home in DC to let me use his oversized press and things Howard U didn’t have. He was teaching me printmaking completing what Claudia Gibson Hunter had started. He also told me that a BFA « wasn’t sh•• » and pushed me to get a MFA as well and to go as far in the studies as I could and as early as possible! Rest in creativity and positivity Michael B Platt. Love you. All my love goes to Carol too in these tough times #michaelbplatt #michaelbplattart #blackartists #ancestors #dc #chocolatecity #art #printmaking #howarduniversity @howard1867 @howardalumni @lesarchesdissy #creativity #mentorship #blackmentors #blackmentorsmatter #blackmen #positivity https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs5DHzznQJ4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=omjx2yhogki
