A Life Forged in Art and Activism Alice Elizabeth Catlett, known to the world as Elizabeth Catlett, was more than an artist; she was a visual storyteller who dedicated her life to portraying the strength, resilience, and beauty of Black and Mexican people. Born in Washington D.C. in 1915, Catlett’s artistic journey began not with formal training, but with a profound childhood fascination sparked by a wood carving crafted by her father. This early encounter ignited a passion that would define her life's work. Her parents, both educators – her father taught at Tuskegee University and later in…