ALLY THATCHER
Ally Thatcher is a New England-based artist and designer specializing in brand development and art direction. She runs an independent art and design practice called, Fallen Cargo that examines the systems designed to exploit, erase, and skew the histories and cultures of black and brown people in the Americas. Her work ranges from graphic design, illustration, printmaking, photography and ethnology.
Instagram: @fallencargo
Website: fallencargo.com
Find this poster at Pavement Coffeehouse
ARTIST Q&A
Born: Syracuse, NY
Currently lives: Carver, MA
Title of artwork:DuRags 2 Riches
What’s it about? DuRags 2 Riches is part of a series of illustrations about the culture of black haircare
Where else can we find your work? Instagram: @fallencargo & fallencargo.com
Where is your favorite public art piece in the area? The “Breathe Life Together” mural by Problak at Dewey Square
Who is your favorite Boston-area artist to follow? I can’t pick one! Oompa, Latrell James, Whytri, Soems and Haasan Barclay
What are fall activity are you looking forward to? Simply wearing a hoodie or a crewneck.
What’s your favorite way to spend a day off? Packing up my camera to take photos and exploring a part of town I haven’t explored yet
What was your top song for 2021? Jazmine Sullivan & Ari Lennox- “On it”
Favorite food spot in in Allston, Brighton or the surrounding area? Whatever’s at Bow Market
What have you learned about your creative practice in recent years? I’ve learned that the creative process doesn’t begin when you put it to paper. You’re creating even when you’re thinking about it.
What is a piece of advice you would give to your past self as a young artist? None, she has it figured out.
What is your dream project to work on? To write and produce an animated series
