Damond Howard at 701 CCA
Damond Howard has been the resident artist at 701 CCA for August and September. An exhibit of work by the Claflin College professor will be up in the CCA Loft space through this coming Friday. To meet the artist, be sure to stop by tomorrow, Sunday, between 1 and 5pm.
Howard’s large-scale drawings explore issues of race and identity. His images are bold and eloquent, with an unavoidable message. Many artists who explore social and political commentary in their work do so with a sobriety that bore’s the viewer before they engage with the work long enough to really take in the message. Howard’s work has just the right balance between technical facility, aesthetics and message. The exquisite draftsmanship and visual richness of his work pull the viewer in without overshadowing his deconstruction of the myths and stereotypes that have plagued racial relationships, particularly in the South.
Through September 24th
701cca Loft
701 Whaley Street
Wednesday 11am-8pm,Thursday – Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday 1-5pm
The artist will be present on Sunday.
Mary – glad you’re back. I almost gave up checking to see if you were blogging or not. Everyone needs a break sometime – even those who don’t know it.