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White History Month, Tylonn Sawyer

January 22, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Free

Mining symbols of power and oppression from the historical strata of western art, Sawyer exposes truths, while covering others to gain a clearer picture of concepts that have shaped our current society. Within the context of his figurative drawings and paintings Sawyer presents an alternative to the historical record that often accompanies well known images throughout art history.

Inspired by current trends to redact post-Civil War Confederate monuments from the American landscape, Sawyer poses the question: Why are some symbols of oppression lauded, considered sacred and become canonized while others cause the public to demand their destruction? Is there a logical thread in the tapestry of oppression? Can this thread be observed? Can this thread be considered? Lastly, can this thread then be unraveled?

Additionally, this exhibition features a series of drawings titled Grâce Nóir, which features Black women whose works have contributed to shaping the landscape of visual culture.

Details

Date:
January 22, 2021
Time:
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Website:
nnamdicenterorg

Organizer

N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art
Phone:
313-831-8700
Email:
nnamdicenter@gmail.com
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Other

Artists
Tylonn Sawyer, Allie McGee, Heloisa Pomfret, Anita Bates, Jocelyn Rainey,
Artwork Medium
Painting
Event Type
Reception

Venue

N’Namdi Center for Contemporary Art
52 East Forest
Detroit, MI 48201 United States
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Phone:
313-831-8700
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