Tyra Mitchell
Raising Our Youth
June 7 – 30, 2019
Raising Our Youth is an exploration of young families who inhabit Washington, DC and how they are navigating through their heavily gentrified hometown along with the many obstacles of parenthood—all while highlighting the beauty that still resides in the former “Chocolate City.” Through film photography and VHS video, this body of work aims to encapsulate the stories of Washington, DC’s natives, how gentrification has affected our city’s rich culture, and how it affects generations to come. Raising Our Youth is meant to start a conversation surrounding what it’s like to be young and raising a family in your hometown that now feels foreign.
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Tyra Mitchell is a visual artist born and raised in Washington, DC. Tyra has spent the previous five years living and working in New York City. While there, she has had the opportunity to partner with many other creatives and brands. She gained her start by interning and freelancing enough to eventually make a name for herself in the creative community in New York. Her photography work has been featured in various publications, most notably Opening Ceremony, Refinery29, and W Magazine. Tyra has now relocated back to her hometown to raise her family and create work that explores her upbringing in DC and its distinct culture. Tyra is a strong believer in creating spaces for marginalized communities. Her latest venture, Art Mom Project, is an online platform that serves as a safe space for creative mothers to share their artwork and stories.
