June 24 - September 25, 2021
From the African American Museum:
“Becoming is an aesthetic exploration of the truth and illusion behind the often times unfortunate actions that stem from human nature. Gillespie explains that “Our skin is what binds us physically, yet separates us emotionally. Through the use of pigment and skin tone, a visual representation of the pain of being the other is portrayed in each piece through the lens of an African American mother. In strength and with one’s emotions guarded, pain is oftentimes overlooked or ignored. The masks we wear daily contribute to the seclusion and loneliness of what it feels like to be Black in America. Becoming is a visual journey of the bold and beautiful elements that define African American women.””
On View: June 24, 2021 | 1–5 pm
African American Museum Dallas
3536 Grand Avenue Fair Park
Dallas, 75315-0153 TX
214-565-9026
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