North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University issued the following announcement on Jan. 7.
The University Galleries at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is hosting a new art exhibition, “Girl Power! Female Depictions in Art.” Featuring works from A&T’s permanent art collection, the on-site exhibition will be available between Jan. 10 and Feb. 25, 2022.
Consisting of art spanning mediums, time periods and cultures, this exhibition showcases the courage, agency and presence of the female in art. Fourteen works by artists such as Romeare Bearden, John Biggers and Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe feature an array of female subjects that exude a captivating presence. “Girl Power!” displays a diverse works from the permanent collection acknowledging the female form as the aesthetic focus. Highlighted works in the exhibition that demonstrate strength in femininity include “Watchful Sleep” by Curtis James, “Sunday Promenade” by Hale Woodruff and “Son Tableau du Songe” by Sully Chin.
“This year, we want to exhibit the incredible works of Black artists and artisans,” said Paul Baker, Ph.D., director of A&T’s University Galleries. “Our goal is to showcase the power and purpose of Black art and material culture through virtual and in-person exhibitions.”
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