“Light of Truth” 2022 Juried Student Exhibition and Exchange
Students from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, School of Art, Tennessee State University, and Fisk University are participating in the 2nd annual exchange and exhibition for inclusion and diverse representation. Students responded to the theme Light of the Truth.
A Catalog for the Light of the Truth Exhibitions was created and available.
Light of Truth Catalog
Student artists from Nashville came to the University of Tennessee to participate in the reception for the opening of the Light of the Truth exhibition Friday, February 25, at the Student Union Gallery.
February 25 – University of Tennessee – Student Union Art Gallery – Opening and Gallery Talk from 1 – 3 PM
The exhibition will continue from February 25 to March 26, 2022, at University of Tennessee Student Union Art Gallery.
Theme
In an 1892 speech, Ida B. Wells told her audience, “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” She lived these words, determinedly and vocally confronting every social inequity she encountered.
Students have responded with artwork that sheds light on truths. As artists they illuminate their surroundings through leadership, activism, community building and sharing perspectives.
The coordinators of this project are excited to bring together selected student artists from these three distinguished institutions to respond artistically to the exhibition theme, Light of Truth.
Events
January 18 to February 12, 2022
Tennessee State University – Hiram Van Gordon Gallery
January 18 to February 12, 2022
Fisk University – Carl Van Vechten Gallery & Aaron Douglas Gallery
February 10 at 4 PM – Closing Reception at Fisk University
February 10 at 3 PM – Gallery Talk at Fisk University
February 25 to March 26, 2022 – University of Tennessee – Student Union Art Gallery
February 25 – University of Tennessee – Student Union Art Gallery – Opening and Gallery Talk from 1 – 3 PM
Participating Artists
- Zhane Ballard
- Faith Belt
- Tiana Boisseau – Palo
- Rlazon Brumfield
- Ta’Miracle Carruthers
- Allison Cochrane
- Madison Edmonds
- Meliya Evans
- Brooklynn Farmer
- Emanuel Guy
- Rose Hamm
- Meaghan Hall
- Jace Hermanto
- Di’Ante Hollis
- Qryshaun Jordan
- Natalia Mahan
- Taylor Murry
- Hei Park
- Rea Taylor
- Taiylor Turner
- Willam Wensell
Diversity Affirmation
The School of Art reaffirms the immeasurable contribution of diversity to the arts and seeks in its programming and activities to incorporate diverse perspectives from the rich panoply that is the human race. Furthermore, we assume our responsibility to ensure a welcoming and conscientious environment for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability , or veteran status. We recognize that exposure to all forms of diversity is essential to facilitating a creative artistic environment.
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