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Artist Talks Rescheduled: New Date & Time
Dear Crosstown Arts Community,
With the possibility of inclement weather this weekend, we’ve decided to reschedule the Artist Talks originally planned for Saturday, January 11. Keeping the safety and well-being of our community in mind, the event will now take place on:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
6–8 PM
We can’t wait to welcome you for an evening of creativity, connection, and inspiration on the 16th!
Join us for an inspiring conversation with artists Lester Merriweather and Alex Paulus as they discuss their current exhibitions and creative processes.
Lester Merriweather’s ANA•LOG examines agency over Black visualization within American popular culture through layered, hand-crafted collages. Inspired by Basquiat-Warhol collaborations, Dr. Dre’s conceptual album The Planets, and the experimental processes of Jack Whitten, Merriweather’s work serves as a “Record of Remembered Angers,” addressing racial disparities in visual culture.
Alex Paulus’s Size Matters explores scale and proportion, contrasting small figures in expansive landscapes with large-scale portraits of significant personal figures from his childhood. His work reflects on human existence, our place in the universe, and the peculiarities of life on Earth.
This is a unique opportunity to engage with two distinct artistic perspectives.
Free and open to the public. We hope to see you there.
When:
Saturday, January 11, 2025 Rescheduled for Thursday, January 16
Time:
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:
The Galleries at Crosstown Arts
1350 Concourse Ave, Suite 280, Memphis, TN 38104
