Meet Tripp Fontane! An internationally-renowned spoken word artist, Tripp views his art as a force that reflects and changes the world. “Art is the translation of the cosmos,” he says.
A Dayton native, Tripp’s reputation within the spoken word community came from years of performing for free at open mics throughout Ohio and Indiana. His persistence and dedication to sharing his craft with the world paid off: A few of his many achievements include a commission in Cuba, a published book (shown here) and participation in Columbus’ celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Harlem Renaissance.
“Every revolution, every cultural shift, every societal shift starts with art,” Tripp says. “Whether that’s an orator, whether that’s a painter, whether it’s a poet, whether it’s an engineer. Everything starts with art.”
We’re proud to feature Tripp in our #HungryArtists program! Check him out on IG @trippfontane.