About this Event
November 15 | 1 PM–3 PM
Join Hammonds House Museum for Beneath the Armor: In Process With the Warrior Queens, an engaging conversation facilitated by Leatrice Ellzy, President and CEO of the National Black Arts Festival (NBAF) and curator Chris Swain.
Inspired by the Nu Africans exhibition featuring artists Maurice Evans and Grace Kisa, this discussion explores the depth, strength, vulnerability, and personal identities of the powerful women portrayed in the exhibition.
Before a warrior steps onto the battlefield or a queen ascends her throne, there is a sacred and intimate space of preparation—the mirror, the makeup chair, and the artist’s studio. It is here that paint, fiber, wood, cloth, and the body come together to construct identity, transform appearances, and tell stories.
On November 15, we invite you into that process through a conversation with several of the models who collaborated with Maurice Evans and Grace Kisa on the Nu Africans project. Together, we will look beyond the finished portraits to explore the women behind the images, their experiences, and the stories, emotions, and strength that exist beneath the armor.
Join us for an afternoon of conversation, reflection, and discovery as we celebrate the many dimensions of womanhood, identity, and creative expression.
Event venue & nearby stays
Hammonds House Museum, 503 Peeples St SW, Atlanta, United States
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