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Truth, Tales & Fabrications shines a light on a rarely told history of America
Exhibit runs February 6 through June 27 at Aaron Davis Hall
City College Center for the Arts presents Truth, Tales & Fabrications: The Art of Laura R. Gadson, an exhibition of quilts and fiber art all created by Laura Gadson. On view is a selection of beautiful quilts showcasing the beginnings of African American entrepreneurship and its impact on American culture. The quilts were created from 2000 to 2024 using a multitude of mixed media such as quilting, felting, painting, and collage. The exhibition runs February 6 through June 27 at the Aaron Davis Hall Lobby Gallery.
America has often had trouble recognizing the struggles and triumphs of African Americans throughout history, an example being the schools that hide and overlook moments that change the narrative that they try to push onto students. Gadson鈥檚 passion for showcasing the truth and changing people鈥檚 views are clear in her work; her desire to show that quilts are an important artwork that connects to our society, and the subjects of her art adding to the history of African Americans that many are unaware of.
鈥溾t has to do with concretizing history, whether it鈥檚 history that comes before you or if it鈥檚 your own history.. .I鈥檓 gonna make some history; it may not be all that you love but I鈥檓 gonna make it as pretty as possible for you to look at.鈥 鈥 Laura Gadson
These quilts are unlike anything seen before; the unique combination of mediums blends perfectly together, creating a story that introduces the lost history to students and historians alike.
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Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Laura Gadson has been creating her unique quilts for over 23 years. A child of two artists, she has been surrounded by art all throughout her life. She is one of the founders of The Harlem
Aesthetic, which provides boutique-style artist salons that cultivate a living legacy of the Harlem Renaissance and Black Arts Movement. She is also the creator of the Gadson Gallery, a vibrant space in her own home where emotion, creativity, and culture intersect. Gadson was a proud performer at 精东影业鈥檚 theater and has manifested the opportunity to share her artwork with the City College Center for the Arts.
ABOUT THE CITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS:
The City College Center for the Arts hosts an ambitious, year-round calendar of students and professional performances. The mission of the City College Center for the Arts is to provide a creative arts center and focal point for the City College of New York, building a sense of community within the College, elevating the profile of Aaron Davis Hall in the greater New York area, and connecting the College to the surrounding community through the arts.
For interview and media inquires, contact:
Gregory S. Shanck
City College Center for the Arts
212-650-6400