Wow, talk about images that summon emotion!
I walked into this gallery not know whose work was displayed. Each graphite image and hand printed text evoked a surge of feelings. It wasn't until leaving did I see the tiny plaque saying, Kara Walker. For those who do not know Kara Walker, she is a contemporary African American Artist who is well known for her depictions and explorations of race, sex, gender and social violence. Kara's most famous bodys of work consists of scenes made of wall sized black paper cut-outs.
This particular showcase is titled: "Dust Jackets for the Niggerati - and - Supporting dissertations, Drawings submitted ruefully by Dr. Kara E. Walker"
It is being shown in both the Sikkema Jenkins & Co. and Lehmann Maupin Gallerys, 530 West 22nd St, and will run from April 21st - June 4th, 2011.
Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
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