Excited to finally announce I have work featured in LAYERS: The Art of Contemporary Collage at The Maryland Institute College of Art from January 24 to March 9, 2025.
From the curators, Andrea Dixon and Teri Henderson —
The exhibition explores the multifaceted nature of collage, highlighting its potential to merge disparate elements, challenge visual perceptions, and create new narratives. From traditional cut-and-paste techniques to digital manipulations and mixed media assemblages, “LAYERS” showcases the breadth and ingenuity of contemporary collage practices.
“LAYERS” brings together a diverse group of artists, from those represented by blue-chip galleries to emerging talents emphasizing the inherent accessibility of collage as a medium that transcends backgrounds and experiences. The exhibition celebrates the power of collage to reflect diverse worldviews and attitudes, transforming paper, photographs, and found objects into intricate and evocative compositions.
“In a world where art-making can come with preconceived notions and prohibitory barriers, collage offers a chance for us to reconnect with the inner artist within all of us,” says Teri Henderson, co-curator of the exhibition.” Additionally, “LAYERS” highlights the magic and potential of collage as a liberatory art-making and world-building practice, making space for the work of artists from marginalized backgrounds, including artists of color, women, and queer artists.” LAYERS: The Art of Contemporary Collage Featured Artists Derrick Adams, Marsha Balian, Susana Blasco, Cydne Jasmin Coleby, Andrea D’Aquino, Trevor Davis, Giana DeDier, Delano Dunn, John Fields, Anthony Grant, Alina Helmcke, Alexis Hilliard, Jeffrey Kent, Danielle Krysa, Khanh H. Le, Yannick Lowery, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann, N. Masani Landfair, Helina Metaferia, Jackie Milad, Devin N. Morris, Nancey B. Price, Dana Robinson, Bria Sterling-Wilson, Athena Petra Tasiopoulos, Evita Tezeno, Mairi Timoney, SHAN Wallace, Adolphus Washington, Della Wells, Isaiah Winters.
Thanks to Andrea & Teri for inviting me to be in this exhibition!
Artwork is available online at Uprise Art—for inquiries, contact advisors@upriseart.com.