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The first of a two-part exhibition delving into the legacy of slavery, and what it means to confront these realities with resilience, bravery and humanity. Still a Constant Struggle @ The Studio Space features the works of Jomo Cheatham, Malika Jackson, Tina Jenkins-Bell, Dawn Liddicoatt, Dorothy Straughter and Takako. The legacy of slavery in America has had a profound effect on the wellbeing of generations of Black Americans in all aspects of life and has insidiously shaped the culture and structures of society to build and reinforce a culture of hatred, division and violence that we still struggle with today. In Still a Constant Struggle, six Chicago artists work in a variety of mediums, including painting, collage, quilting, ceramics, assemblage, and poetry—to explore the history and legacy of slavery in America and seek to confront these realities with resilience, bravery and humanity. These artists ask us to consider that this systemic dehumanization of black and brown people, in fact, leads to the dehumanization of all. The artists seek to inspire people to look critically at our history, our society, our communities and ourselves to determine how we can create a more just and peaceful world.
Part II of the exhibit opens Saturday, August 8, 2-4pm, at the Beverly Arts Center.
Image credit: Takako
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1903 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60643-2624, United States, 1903 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL 60643-2624, United States, Evergreen Park
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