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As We Move Forward
'As We Move Forward' honors the work and legacy of American sculptor and educator Augusta Savage (1892-1962), who paved the way for future generations of Black artists. Co curators Juana Valdes and Nhadya Lawes have chosen the works of seventeen Black, Latinx, and Afro- Indigenous women artists from Savage鈥檚 home state of Florida. The exhibition combines printmaking, photography, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, and other mixed media to create a space of celebration and growth for these emerging artists.
In her life, Augusta Savage was a catalyst for what an inclusive art world could be. Her perseverance, advocacy, and mentorship paved the way for future generations of black artists, and she is a testament to the significance of supporting young Black women artists early in their careers. In doing so, we can construct a more level playing field as well as a diverse, equitable, and inclusive world.
By presenting this exhibition at Augusta Savage Gallery, these artists pay tribute to her life. In addition, As We Move Forward highlights a broader conversation on representation and material practice unfolding in contemporary art and introduces these new talented artistic voices to the Pioneer Valley.
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'As We Move Forward' honors the work and legacy of American sculptor and educator Augusta Savage (1892-1962), who paved the way for future generations of Black artists. Co curators Juana Valdes and Nhadya Lawes have chosen the works of seventeen Black, Latinx, and Afro- Indigenous women artists from Savage鈥檚 home state of Florida. The exhibition combines printmaking, photography, sculpture, architecture, ceramics, and other mixed media to create a space of celebration and growth for these emerging artists.
In her life, Augusta Savage was a catalyst for what an inclusive art world could be. Her perseverance, advocacy, and mentorship paved the way for future generations of black artists, and she is a testament to the significance of supporting young Black women artists early in their careers. In doing so, we can construct a more level playing field as well as a diverse, equitable, and inclusive world.
By presenting this exhibition at Augusta Savage Gallery, these artists pay tribute to her life. In addition, As We Move Forward highlights a broader conversation on representation and material practice unfolding in contemporary art and introduces these new talented artistic voices to the Pioneer Valley.
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