Servant [Sculpture]
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
Artist Statement
Servant
My ambition is to show the narrative of marginalized people. I want to diverge from the expected version and show themes of persistence and existence. I want to comment on the ongoing struggle of freedom that stems from slavery, Jim Crow, and a system built on inequality. I want to capture the essence that emerges amidst struggle and show that even through it all we belong. I am inspired by the photographical works of Carrie Mae Weems, Hank Willis Thomas, and Lorna Simpson. This series reflects the perseverance of African Americans throughout black history in America. Each photo was taken at a different plantation in Virginia. The contrast of the modern clothing and antebellum architecture shows the parallel of where history was and where it is now. We overcame, and we will not stop.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Greta Pratt
Presentation Type
Artwork
Disciplines
Art and Design | Photography
Session Title
Art Exhibit
Location
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Art Gallery
Start Date
2-2-2019 8:00 AM
End Date
2-2-2019 12:30 PM
Servant [Sculpture]
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Art Gallery
Artist Statement
Servant
My ambition is to show the narrative of marginalized people. I want to diverge from the expected version and show themes of persistence and existence. I want to comment on the ongoing struggle of freedom that stems from slavery, Jim Crow, and a system built on inequality. I want to capture the essence that emerges amidst struggle and show that even through it all we belong. I am inspired by the photographical works of Carrie Mae Weems, Hank Willis Thomas, and Lorna Simpson. This series reflects the perseverance of African Americans throughout black history in America. Each photo was taken at a different plantation in Virginia. The contrast of the modern clothing and antebellum architecture shows the parallel of where history was and where it is now. We overcame, and we will not stop.