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The exhibit will showscase Conteh's large-scale works inspired by Black life in the South.
Atlanta Art Week will feature a solo exhibition on the works of native artist, Alfred Conteh. The exhibit, titled Acceptance: Identity & Circumstance, will display Conteh’s large-scale works inspired by Black life in the South.
Curated by Courtney Brooks, the exhibition displays the acclaimed artist and sculptor’s paintings which delve into the complex existence of Southern Black communities. Taking place at the The Works, an event space in Atlanta, attendees will immerse themselves in the artistic journey of Conteh creations.
The Hampton University alum’s work draw parallels in Black people’s unabashed livelihood in urban areas, specifically in Atlanta, as opposed to its more conservative outskirts. Dissecting one’s identity through this juxtaposition remains a core focus of Conteh’s work, and instills this central theme within the exhibition.
“This work navigates the delicate balance between progress and struggle through the eyes of a Generation X artist with deep roots in the small towns of the South,” as detailed on Atlanta Art Week’s website.
“Conteh’s current work is not just art; it is a raw, honest testament to the social, economic, educational, and psychological battles that Black communities continue to face, both from within and without.”
It adds, “The portraits captured in no this series stand as lasting testaments in this series, not just to the culture and people they represent, but to the enduring and often unseen struggles that shape their lives.”
A VIP reception takes place Oct. 3, ahead of the opening on Friday, Oct. 4 which includes a moderated talk between Conteh and Jeremiah Ojo, founder of Creative Milieu. Following the solo exhibition is an open studio tour at The MET in Atlanta Oct. 5. The week will conclude the next day with a film screening of “The Unseen Majority.”
The documentary, commissioned by the Peoria Riverfront Museum, provides insight on Conteh’s social commentary and work. Moreover, the short film’s director, Dr. Archley Everley, will engage in a post-viewing reflection.
RSVP is open for art patrons in Atlanta to experience in this inaugural exhibition.
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