Rowan University Art Gallery & Museum

Lavett is creating new works that will represent and amplify African folklore and tribal stories told from a Black woman’s perspective.Artist StatementThis body of work is inspired by cherished Storytime moments with my granddaughter, particularly our shared love for The People Could Fly by Virginia Hamilton. This powerful tale, rooted in an African American folktale, has also influenced one of my favorite authors, Toni Morrison, in Song of Solomon. These works serve as the foundation for my exploration of resilience, hope, and freedom throughout African American history.The Visual narrative I seek to convey traces a journey from Africa, through the

A presentation about his research in creating his three pivotal bodies of work: Manifest, Schools for the Colored, and Red Summer.Join us for this compelling presentation by Wendel White onSaturday, October 5th at 3:30 pm.A light reception will follow as part of the exhibition, Folding Time. On view from September 3 through October 26, 2024.Wendel White is a distinguished South Jersey-based photographer known for focusing on Black history and the legacy of slavery through his foundational projects: Schools for the Colored, Red Summer, and Manifest. The exhibition Folding Time will display a selection of photographs from each series. Through these