About this Event
Join us for an artist talk with Murjoni Merriweather about her practice and immersive exhibition, S E E D with CulturalDC's Executive Director and Curator Kristi Maiselman.
Seating not guaranteed.
Featured in front of Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, S E E D transforms CulturalDC’s Mobile Art Gallery into an earthy, meditative space where Merriweather's clay sculptures rise from mounds of soil, representing themes of patience and transformation. The space also includes an interactive area where visitors can dig in the dirt and uncover hidden items to take with them that are made by the artist, inspiring moments of self-reflection and calm. “Rooted in Reflection,” as Merriweather explains, “this exhibition pushes beyond the traditional busts I’ve created, evolving into a space that encourages self-reflection and calm. My goal is for visitors to literally dig in the dirt and connect with the concept of growth—both physically and spiritually.”
Exhibition Dates: October 5 to December 22, 2024
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Sunday, 10 AM - 5 PM, closed 1-1:30 PM for lunch.
Location: CulturalDC's Mobile Art Gallery at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC, 20020.
Events to look forward to:
Hands-on clay workshop led by Merriweather on Saturday, December 14, from 12-2 PM
Learn more about this exhibition and Merriweather on our website:
culturaldc.org/murjoni
As a black woman artist from Maryland, Murjoni Merriweather has found that the best way to create and talk about black culture is through art, especially claywork. Murjoni creates sculpted beings that are based around real people and real experiences.
Her work addresses and eliminates stereotypes through clay portraits and video work. With this, she enjoys going against the European standards of “beauty” that are placed upon people of color (light skin, petite figure,etc.), and normalizing what is natural about black bodies; loving and accepting them as they come.
Through the artwork, connections and reflections with herself and others based on shared experiences. Continuing her craft, she plans to continue eliminating stereotypes and prejudices while uplifting the black community.
@mvrjoni • www.mvrjoni.com
Thank you to our generous sponsors Ayesha Selden, Conrad Woody, Eriade Williams, and Ashli Palmer
Photos by Yana Mazurkevich
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place Southeast, Washington, United States
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