Contemporary artist La Vaughn Belle will give a talk on her exhibit La Vaughn Belle: A History of Unruly Returns, in which she investigates the legacy of colonialism in her home region, the island of Saint Croix. The exhibit brings to light the whole truths of this historical episode through the fragments of material culture it left behind. The talk will explore the artistic process behind the art and how the images become a visual metaphor for the diverse origins and identities of Caribbean people today.
This event is scheduled to take place on-site, but will be converted to a virtual event if needed.
Cost: Free; RSVP appreciated
Contemporary artist La Vaughn Belle will give a talk on her exhibit La Vaughn Belle: A History of Unruly Returns, in which she investigates the legacy of colonialism in her home region, the island of Saint Croix. The exhibit brings to light the whole truths of this historical episode through the fragments of material culture it left behind. The talk will explore the artistic process behind the art and how the images become a visual metaphor for the diverse origins and identities of Caribbean people today.
This event is scheduled to take place on-site, but will be converted to a virtual event if needed.
Cost: Free; RSVP appreciated
