The Blacksmith Body reflecting on positionality

reflecting on positionality

often working with groups of people as contributors

An exclusive visual journey through birth and death

Central to this research is laku—a generative

from the natural world to “inner worlds” and “time worlds”

The Blacksmith Body reflecting on positionalityJuliano Millers autobiographical book, The Blacksmith, tells the story of a child growing up to be a man in a world of gangs, drugs, and deprivation. Millers unique style and use of vernacular speech puts the reader into the narrative as he navigates the cutzthe hidden aspects of societyselling dope, pimping, committing robberies and being incarcerated, all while maintaining close ties with family and friends and pursuing a career as a rap artist.