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Jean Lacy

1932–2023

United States

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Jean Lacy (1932 – March 25, 2023) was an American museum education specialist and visual artist who worked primarily in mixed media and collage. Lacy was of African American heritage, and believes her family is descended from indentured Africans at Jamestown Colony. Her work is inspired by creation myths and religious stories, the Civil Rights Movement, and African American culture.

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