Editor’s note: Recognizing artists of color face barriers in the art world, the Equity In Art series seeks to amplify their work. Through this series, ideastream will profile artists of various genres living and working in Northeast Ohio. Look for a new profile each Wednesday in April at arts.ideastream.org.

Pipo Nguyen-duy continuously explores where is home in his photography, whether visiting where he grew up in Vietnam or questioning longtime narratives about life in the U.S.

Casting director Lillian Pyles discusses breaking into the business and working in the industry for over 40 years.

Omid Tavakoli is a visual artist exploring his racial identity as an African American and Iranian American.