Artist Talk: “Giving Light: An Art Antidote to Gun Violence"
Channel: djlightbolt
Date: 20/03/2021

Recorded on March 19, 2021

Artist Talk, moderated by participating artist Tasha Dougé

In conjunction with the exhibition:
"GIVING LIGHT: AN ART ANTIDOTE TO GUN VIOLENCE"
@ BronxArtSpace from February 25 - April 8, 2021
http://www.bronxartspace.com/

Curated by Beverly Emers

Artists:
Noble Dre Ali, Ron Baker, Elan Cadiz, Siva Daniel, Tasha Dougé, Nicky Enright, Morcey Felix,  Shelley Finerman, Wilhelmina Grant, Julia Justo, Tammy Wofsey.
Also included: the Soul Box Project (Leslie Lee)
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From the press release:

BronxArtSpace is pleased to announce Beverly Emers’ curatorial debut in "Giving Light: An Art Antidote to Gun Violence." Through the lens of a mother, community organizer, and Bronx resident she presents an exhibit of diverse forms of expression that will provoke thought, emotion, conversation, and a call to action. She’s joined by 10 artists in an artistic response to this public health issue that primarily impacts communities of color. The exhibition gives light to the issue and the need for healing from trauma while sending light to those who have survived and those who are no longer here due to the epidemic of gun violence. Programming aims to transform our gallery space to reflect, uplift, educate, embrace, build community and promote healing.
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 The Soul Box Project is an interactive way for us to respond to the tragedies, to create a visual wake-up call revealing the U.S. gunfire epidemic to voters, lawmakers, community leaders, police forces, and concerned people like you and me:
https://soulboxproject.org/home
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