Parallelism: Halcyon Arts Lab 2019
Parallelism: Halcyon Arts Lab 2019
April 5-28, 2019
The language of art transcends the challenges of modern civic dialogue. It is a vehicle to create accessible and multi-layered interaction around topics that we may find uncomfortable or controversial. It is an essential part of our culture, our humanity, and the fabric of society.
The Halcyon Arts Lab Fellows are using their platform as Halcyon artists to engage communities and stakeholders alike in conversations about imperative issues of social justice. This exhibition, the only group exhibition of the residency, allows for glimpses into the wider, complex artistic practices of the Halcyon artists. These works aim to inspire conversation around the role of artists in conversations around impact as well as to represent a unique moment in the Fellows’ experience in Washington, DC.
These artists exemplify Halcyon’s belief that artists are not only leaders in their disciplines but also catalysts at the intersection of art and social justice.
-Nicole Dowd, Director of Arts Program, Halcyon
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Featured Artists
Kelli Rae Adams
Kokayi
Jessica Mehta
Tariq O’Meally
João Pina
Ada Pinkston
Mengxi “Althea” Rao
