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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “Iliumpta”
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents an Opening Reception for “Iliumpta” by Michael “Birdcap” Roy in the Galleries at Crosstown Arts. \nThe Galleries at Crosstown Arts\, East Atrium\nFriday\, February 9\, 2024\nTime: 6-8 pm\nTickets: Free and open to the public \nIliumpta is a retelling of Homer’s Iliad set in the Southernmost bayous of Mississippi. Named after the county the story takes place in\, Iliumpta draws comparisons between masculinity in the American South and the sandaled heroes of yore\, often pointing out the weakness in a regional outlook that insists on staying put during hurricanes. \nDirectly\, this work is about Southern fatalism and its effects on masculinity. Fatalism makes an outlook so despairing that stoicism may masquerade as heroism. The men in these works shout from a nihilistic void\, and in their attempts to be heroic\, they\, like the ancients before them\, choose death over happiness\, a closed ear before sound advice\, and doom before an apology. \nMichael Roy\, a.k.a. Birdcap\, grew up near the bayous of Southern Mississippi\, a region battered by hurricanes and scarred by a violent history. In the past decade\, Birdcap’s career as a muralist has spanned continents\, but the artist’s work is a product of the South\, both a love letter to the region he calls home and a challenge to its problems.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/opening-reception-for-iliumpta/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, East Atrium\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Suite 280\, Memphis\, TN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for “What were you meant for?”
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Arts presents an Opening Reception for “What were you meant for?” by Kevin Brooks in the Galleries at Crosstown Arts. \nThe Galleries at Crosstown Arts\, East Atrium\nFriday\, February 9\, 2024\nTime: 6-8 pm\nTickets: Free and open to the public \nWhat were you meant for? is an art exhibition that delves deep into the world of film to uncover the seldom-seen layers of Black male identity. It navigates a tapestry of scenes that bring to the forefront the poignant battles between vulnerability and societal expectations\, challenging the confining boxes of toxic masculinity. Through curated cinematic moments\, the exhibition forces viewers to confront their own biases and question ingrained beliefs about strength\, resilience\, and emotional depth. \n\nKevin Brooks\, an award-winning filmmaker from Memphis\, Tennessee\, is dedicated to telling powerful stories about the human experience. Kevin has directed films that capture the essence of the Black experience\, earning him the prestigious Memphis Film Prize Award in 2018 and 2019. He works to unapologetically shape narratives that celebrate and illuminate the rich tapestry of the Black experience.
URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/opening-reception-for-what-were-you-meant-for/
LOCATION:Crosstown Arts\, Screening Room\, 1350 Concourse Ave.\, Memphis\, TN\, 38104\, United States
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