Anne Bouie

At the Equinox

At the Equinox includes ceremonial objects and assemblages that reflect upon some time-honored traditions and spirituality of the Fall Equinox, a universally acknowledged season when the sun crosses the equator from north to south. It represents completion, harvest, and preparation for the cold days of winter. People and cultures that have maintained a strong connection with the Earth have recognized the equinox as one of the four moments of the sun—the four directions or cardinal points. It is the season of adulthood and the fulfillment of one’s purpose and the acceptance of becoming an elder where many spiritual traditions share stories, traditions, meanings, and teachings. Cultural and spiritual aesthetics can be a window into universal themes that acknowledge our original teachers, the Earth, and all sentient beings who dwell within it.

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Anna U Davis

And Still We Rise

And Still We Rise features a monumental colorful mixed-media painting with a selection of Anna U Davis’s black and white wall sculptures exploring the perpetual misogynistic behavior that has been indoctrinated within society, while investigating the physical and emotional impact it has had on the artist. Davis’s Swedish roots are central to her brand of feminism. She remembers growing up in an environment where notions of gender justice were firmly embedded in the legal framework and norms of the community. Her struggles with inadequate childcare and family leave as a young mother in the United States, then, formed a strong undercurrent shaping her critical perspective.

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G. Pack

Revenge is the Least I Deserve

Revenge Is The Least I Deserve visually articulates the ongoing cycle of grief and the process of releasing it. The title initially emerged as a response to perceived mistreatment and disrespect, reflecting on G. Pack’s personal struggle to reclaim his dignity and assert his pride. This need to retaliate is not unique to him but is a common reaction to various forms of hurt, from casual misunderstandings to the deep wounds inflicted by systemic racism, emotional abuse, and generational trauma. Through introspection, Pack realized that he deserved much more than the fleeting satisfaction of revenge. Instead, he discovered that he is worthy of love, understanding, and the reciprocal kindness he offers to others. Revenge only consumes valuable time and energy, serving no constructive purpose. This work underscores the importance of moving beyond retribution to embrace a more compassionate and fulfilling existence.

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