Glass Curtain Gallery at Columbia College Chicago
1104 S Wabash Ave, 1st Fl
312.344.6650
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Wangechi Mutu, Pin Up
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Opens Thursday Nov 17, 2011 (5–8pm)
Nov 17, 2011 – Feb 11
Mondays–Wednesdays (9am–5pm)
Thursdays (9am–7pm)
Fridays (9am–5pm)
Saturdays (noon–5pm)
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An anxiousness exists among people of color because there is still an expectation to "perform," explain and react to one's Blackness in society. One outlet utilized to express this dichotomy is through dress. Clothing has long surpassed its place among the basic needs; and now envelops us, a haven of memory tacitly signifying deep-set beliefs, cementing our perceived status and declaring anything from gender to mood. Black Gossamer showcases the work of black contemporary artists who use and draw inspiration from clothing, fashion, textiles, and fabrications to explore recent revolutions in black identity. Artists will not only present exciting new ways they are working with dress, but also reveal the meanings and hidden codes behind their work. Artists: Aisha Bell, Sheila Bridges, Myra Greene, Marlon Griffith, Krisanne Johnson, Kalup Linzy, Wangechi Mutu, Ebony G. Patterson.
