FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY OPENING & ARTIST TALK

Friday, February 5, 2020
5:30 – 9:00pm
Artist talk and Q&A at 7:00pm
(masks + social distancing required)

Louise Cutler
We Are Still Watching

Born out of her series, “Screams of the Blkman,” artist Louise Cutler brings together stories of individuals and historical events in “We Are Still Watching” that aim to compel and evoke conversation. Please join us to view this powerful work, meet the artist, and have the opportunity to hear her speak about her process.

From the artist’s statement about the exhibit: 
This work makes us look at our past through the eyes of those who have gone before. Our forefathers, King, Malcolm, Harriet, Rosa, and others had their faith to guide, strengthen, and direct them. They held onto the hope that things would get better for their children and future generations of blacks.

These faithful men and women paved the way for us and looked forward to freedom, justice, and equality. In faith we look back, having seen some of the fulfillment of their work and progress.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews, 12:1

This exhibit is not just for people of the African diaspora but also for all who have fought and are still fighting against injustice and for freedom.

“We Are Still Watching” allows us to reflect on our past, examine our history, and change the world around us. It reminds us that we have hope in something greater than ourselves.

**TW: this exhibit contains some graphic imagery of violence against minority and oppressed people groups. Imagery may be disturbing to some.