​Transforming Tragedy into Triumph: Artist Bobby Scroggins

Transforming Tragedy into Triumph: Bobby Scroggins on Black History Month.

In honor of Black History Month, Clay Art Center is featuring Kentucky-based artist Bobby Scroggins, a multi-disciplinary artist who has served as Professor of Ceramics and Sculpture at The University of Kentucky since 1990. On this week’s edition of Clay Dish Blog, Bobby reflects on his clay journey, the importance of cultural heroes, and how every stumbling block became a learning opportunity that guided him forward as an artist and in life. In addition to bringing Black art history to the forefront in his classrooms, Scroggins also brings Black history to life in his sculptures, and has completed sculptural works in the public domain including Leon M. Jordan Memorial Park, Missouri, and The Aviation Museum of Kentucky.

“So, since I have built a career in the field, my focus as an artist is more about making Black art history and clearing paths for future generations of young creators of all backgrounds.” - Bobby Scroggins

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