A Small Nation of Folks: A Solo Exhibition by RANSOME

Join us for an Artist Talk and Opening Reception for a solo exhibition by, former Visiting Artist, Ransome. 

This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. 

ARTIST STATEMENT

With this exhibition I would like to share the beauty of being Black along with the 
diversity that empowers the Black community and each individual. With the support 
of the Gibbes Museum of Art, I present: A SMALL NATION OF FOLKS.
As W. E. B. Du Bois did at the turn of the last century, I am challenging negative 
stereotypes and presenting a counter narrative to the one perpetuated by the media 
and (dominant) culture. Hopefully my work will continue the exploration of how 
systemic racism shapes the way Black people are seen in this country and the world. 
By reframing the inequities and prejudices in American culture, I create alternative, 
more inclusive narratives to present an expansive, multidimensional view of the 
Black community.