Abstraction, by definition, has no overt subject matter. However, upon further inspection, deeper meaning can emerge from art that once appeared random and devoid of obvious significance.
Powerful ideas about spirituality, politics and identity can arise from the deliberate interplay of shape, color, material and light.
"Pattern Recognition," an exhibit running from July 18 - October 6, at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Art (MoCADA), speaks to this very abstraction of ideas. "Pattern Recognition," presents the recent work of five emerging artist: Rushern Baker IV, Kimberly Becoat, Hugo McCloud, Duhirwe Rushemeza and Samantha Vernon, whose practices are largely engaged in abstract painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture.
These artists use the freedom of abstraction to push aesthetic boundaries and to present concepts that range from the personal to the geo-political. The exhibition’s central theme involves the examination of the natural human desire to find patterns or meaning in the data that surrounds us.
Join us for a season of workshops, public events and discussions that ask the question, "What is Black abstraction?"
Opening Reception
Thursday, July 14, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
MoCADA Museum, 80 Hanson Place, first floor.
Music by DJ MeLo-X, Catering by No. 7 and beer lovingly provided by Brooklyn Brewery. Party and meet the artists!
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