Talking Across an Expanse

Talking Across an Expanse is a group exhibition, thoughtfully curated by the incredible Makeda Jean Lewis-Kinuthia, on view in Concourse T of Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson Airport through September 2026. I am so grateful to have handmade paper and beaded works included.

“Drawing on traditions central to Black spiritual practices and a reverence for the importance of individual and collective cultural memory, TALKING ACROSS AN EXPANSE is an exhibition featuring 10 Georgia-based artists who are using various mediums in their own unique ways in an effort to bring attention to publicly and privately important figures, stories and places. Echoing pouring out of libations for those who have passed, whispering thank yous to the trees and the land that provides, preserving tables and empty seats for those who cannot be present and may one day be present, these artists recall, research, unearth, preserve and honor the things, people and practices passed, and currently being created.”

— Makeda Jean Lewis-Kinuthia, curator

A Homegoing, was initially created for the Ensemble VIM fellowship (learn more in my last newsletter) with collaborator Chelsea Loew and is included in this exhibition digitally. View the performance of work’s graphic score below.

I Will Not Bend an Inch

I am incredibly honored to have handmade paper works included in I Will Not Bend an Inch an exhibition showcasing the work of trailblazing artist Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, on view at The Spelman College Museum of Fine Art until Dec. 6th. Exhibiting work alongside Prophet, emphasizing her impact and influence, are Jenelsie Holloway, Simone Leigh and yours truly.

“This exhibition brings artist and educator Nancy Elizabeth Prophet—a foundational figure in the creation of Spelman’s art program—back to celebrate her enduring legacy. As an Afro-Indigenous woman artist, Nancy Elizabeth Prophet (American, 1890 – 1960) pursued her practice in the face of entrenched racism and sexism. Her sculpture is unmatched in its emotional nuance and technical virtuosity, and her story is a model of unshakable determination. I Will Not bend an Inch —the first museum examination of this underrecognized sculptor—honors Prophet’s remarkable work and legacy with timely new scholarship. Twenty rare works and historical documentation reveal how she navigated an unwelcoming art world.”

— Spelman College Museum of Fine Art

You can find my essay contribution to the catalogue here.

Seams to Be

I am so excited for this traveling group exhibit curated by the great Didi Dunphy. Traveling across Georgia I hope the exhibit finds itself at a museum near you. The exhibition’s artist talk is tomorrow Oct. 16th, 5:30PM, at Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens, GA.

“The exhibition “Seams to Be: New Approaches to Textile Techniques,” which will travel to six venues beginning with the Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens on October 2, features 13 Georgia artists who use needle and thread in many different ways. From Adah Bennion’s meticulously beaded chip bags to Cathy Fussell’s “free-motion” quilts inspired by the world around her, each work of art in “Seams to Be” feels imaginative and distinct, reflecting how traditional fiber art techniques can serve as a launch pad for innovation.  “Seams to Be” is the fourth installment of “Highlighting Contemporary Art in Georgia,” a series of traveling exhibitions that happens every three years and aims to discover and cultivate artists from across the state and to make their exciting creations accessible to audiences in metropolitan areas big and small. Organized by the Georgia Museum of Art and independent guest curator Didi Dunphy.”

— Athens Clarke County