Robert Pruitt: Devotion
In Pruitt鈥檚 first major museum exhibition in Los Angeles, the artist reconnects with the religious traditions of his upbringing and explores the theme of devotion, specifically religious practices carried out with fervor and dedication. Drawings are presented as a set of sacred images, sculptures act as ceremonial objects, and an audio component鈥攃reated in collaboration with Jawwaad Taylor鈥攕uffuses the space with an introspective feeling. The exhibition incorporates a selection of works from CAAM鈥檚 permanent collection by artists who have influenced Pruitt, including Charles White and John Biggers. These additional objects also reference spirituality, and they speak to Pruitt鈥檚 connections to the Los Angeles' African American art community and to various artists from the American South.
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In Pruitt鈥檚 first major museum exhibition in Los Angeles, the artist reconnects with the religious traditions of his upbringing and explores the theme of devotion, specifically religious practices carried out with fervor and dedication. Drawings are presented as a set of sacred images, sculptures act as ceremonial objects, and an audio component鈥攃reated in collaboration with Jawwaad Taylor鈥攕uffuses the space with an introspective feeling. The exhibition incorporates a selection of works from CAAM鈥檚 permanent collection by artists who have influenced Pruitt, including Charles White and John Biggers. These additional objects also reference spirituality, and they speak to Pruitt鈥檚 connections to the Los Angeles' African American art community and to various artists from the American South.
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