Scenes of Liberation

“You’re doing amazing, Down to your knees, But up on your feet, From the Battle scars you nurse in, the morning To the Sweet honey, you taste in the evening — You’ve done it all with so much grace”

- Tayllor Johnson

Inspired by Saidiya Hartman’s “Scenes of Subjection” 1997 book, this exhibition explores themes of liberation and freedom from the Black and Brown woman gaze. This show is on display between the months of June & July - a time where we begin to celebrate the emancipation and true existence of formerly enslaved people, and celebrate American independence - a stark contrast to the lived experiences of oppressed Black and Brown communities. As Hartman introduces the reader to redress history and question the meanings of Black and Brown freedom, this show highlights the art produced by women of color who are pillars and trailblazers of all freedom movements to envision and imagine a liberated community from their lens.

Exhibition Dates: June 2, 2023 – July 28, 2023

Featured Artists: Brittney S. Price, Rosalind McGary, Saidah Gray, and Tayllor Johnson