Paul Rucker's art education came from working as a janitor at the Seattle Art Museum. Now a gifted cellist, visual artist, and video producer, Paul Rucker combines stunning mixed media to dig deeper into troubling moments from history.
Through a provocative presentation of pieces that includes an animated video installation of prison growth over time, mannequins wearing vibrantly colored KKK robes, and a disturbing collection of child slave graves—Rucker shines a light on the complicated history of racism, lynching, and police brutality. Press play to hear him explain why he does what he does and why art matters.