Amanda Williams shares her lifelong fascination with the complexity of color: from her experiences with race and redlining to her discovery of color theory to her work as a visual artist. Journey with Williams to Chicago's South Side and explore "Color(ed) Theory," a two-year art project in which she painted soon-to-be-demolished houses bold, monochromatic colors infused with local meaning -- catalyzing conversations and making the hidden visible.

Amanda Williams: Why I turned Chicago's abandoned homes into art

Why I turned Chicago's abandoned homes into art

Redlining's legacy, manifest in Chicago's South Side, shows how color-coded maps precluded neighborhoods from prosperity.

Through 'Color(ed) Theory,' abandoned homes become canvases, transforming societal neglect into vibrant, visual dialogues.

'Color(ed) Theory' not only alters perceptions but also sparks vital conversations on value systems and collective agency.