Presented by sparc! the ArtMobile and Tenants' Development Corporation
An Exhibition of Art and Photography presented by sparc! the ArtMobile and Tenants' Development Corporation
November 21 - December 13, 2013
In their second collaboration, sparc! the ArtMobile and Tenants' Development Corporation (TDC) expand on the theme of sharing meaningful recollections and images in Sharing Our Stories: Never Far From Home. This exhibition of art and photography will feature, TDC residents and staff artists alongside of well-known South End creatives such as Paul Goodnight, Thaddeus Miles, ?Chandra Ortiz and Jorge Drosten. The range of art is diverse and represents many viewpoints on the influence of living and working in the South End.
The exhibition will take place at Prime Realty, 467 Columbus Avenue, Boston MA. Artists' opening reception will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a short community presentation at 6:00 PM.
Sharing Our Stories: Never Far From Home, was curated by MassArt graduate student, Chanel Thervil. " I have always been fascinated by how the culture of an environment can shape the people who inhabit it. Artists are especially sensitive to this process because they absorb everything that surrounds them as inspiration for their artwork. Anyone from the neighbors to celebrities are made visible and alive through the artist's recreations of what they've observed and experienced. This exhibition serves as a reflection of creativity cultivated by the South End and those who call it home. "
Artist Ekua Holmes, whose studio has been in the historic Piano Factory for over 15 years says, "Over the years, the South End landscape has changed in many ways though its' architectural details remain. The nature of art, however, is to capture and freeze for a moment those things we wish not to forget. Those images and reflections we wish to share with others and hold tenderly in our hearts and minds for as long as we can."
Arnesse Brown, of Tenants' Development Corporation grew up in the South End says, "growing up in the old South End was a joy and such an experience. I think for most of the kids who grew up in the old South End it was very special and we felt loved by all of our neighbors. Growing up in a neighborhood where diversity was the norm created an environment that you could thrive in and learn about people from a different point of view and perspective. The kids who grew up in the old South End think we are pretty special, there is even a Facebook page called, South End Kids and on this page we all share stories and memories of growing up in this very special place where back then backyards were used for families and not for parking cars, where kids would run through the alleys to catch up with friends."
sparc! the Artmobile is an initiative of the Center for Art and Community Partnerships at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. sparc! travels as an all-purpose mobile base for innovative and intergenerational art and design programs, projects and events. sparc! works with organizations, schools, and businesses to utilize our shared human and capital resources.
sparc! continues to be a catalyst for conversations and relationship-building utilizing art as a unifying force. sparc!'s mobility, flexibility and visibility inspire community engagement in Mission Hill, Roxbury throughout parts of Greater Boston.
Additional viewing hours for the exhibition are Monday through Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm. ?For additional information please contact Arnesse Brown, Corporate Relations Manager, Tenants' Development Corporation 617 247-3988 or email: abrown@tenantsdevelopment.com or Richard Rozewski, Program Associate, sparc! the ArtMobile, 617-879-7341 or email: rrozewski@massart.edu.