Zuckerman Museum of Art opens fall exhibition
Art, history and underrepresented communities are explored in “Hearsay,” “Some of…
Georgia
(Jul 25, 2014) —
Art, history and underrepresented communities are explored in “Hearsay,” “Some of
Its Parts” and “Virginia Dudley and American Modernism”
KENNESAW, Ga. (July 25, 2014)– The Bernard A. Zuckerman Museum of Art (ZMA) at Kennesaw State University celebrates
three new shows as part of the opening fall exhibition season. “Hearsay,” “Some of
Its Parts” and “Virginia Dudley and American Modernism” explore alternative histories,
traditional Japanese indigo dyeing and the work of an eclectic Georgia modernist,
respectively.
“Hearsay”
July 26 – October 2, 2014
This series of interdisciplinary projects addresses southern narratives within the
context of historically untold or fictionalized stories. “Hearsay” explores the understanding
of past and place and gives life to alternative experiences of underrepresented communities
in the local region.
Installations include: “John Q,” an idea collective utilizing archival film footage
to retell the forgotten stories of gay Atlantans prior to the 1970s gay rights movement;
“After Malcolm: Islam and the Black Freedom Struggle,” a digital archive project focusing
on the experiences of black Muslims in Atlanta; a Photovoice Project exploring the
diverse perspectives of refugees and native southerners in the Clarkston community;
an archival and artistic portrayal of Cherokee printing press’s development and revival;
and solo projects by Carolyn Carr, Nikita Gale, George Long and Robert Sherer.
“I hope that viewers will come away with a more expanded sense of history, and appreciate
the value and importance of individual experience in shaping our understanding of
the world,” says Teresa Reeves, ZMA director of curatorial affairs. Reeves is co-curator
of “Hearsay” with Kirstie Tepper, ZMA associate curator, and Julia Brock, director
of interpretation within the Kennesaw State Department of Museums, Archives and Rare
Books.
“Some of Its Parts”
July 26 – October 2, 2014
Trained in indigo farming and traditional dyeing techniques in Japan, Rowland Ricketts
uses natural dyes and historical processes to create contemporary textiles that span
art and design. Ricketts teams up with sound artist Norbert Herber to produce “Some
of Its Parts,” an installation of hard numbers, methodical approach and organic process.
Using sound translated from temperature and color data sets, the project immerses
the visitor in a multifaceted visual and sonic experience.
“Virginia Dudley and American Modernism”
July 1 – August 2, 2014
The exhibition is the first major retrospective to include every phase of the career
of American artist Virginia Dudley, including her time as a student at the Art Students
League in New York, as a professional enamelist and jewelry maker, and as a teacher
in the armed services and Shorter College. “Virginia Dudley and American Modernism”
displays eighteen of Dudley’s works in photography, painting, printmaking, welded
sculpture and a large assortment of her well-known forays into jewelry and enameling.
The show includes “Sea Birds,” a major enamel work by Dudley in the collection of
the Georgia Museum of Art that has not been seen publicly for many years.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers close to 200 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
