by Taylor Gray
Stepping into the Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery at Valdosta State University (VSU), one is immediately swathed in the colorful and thought-provoking narratives in the group exhibit titled, “Black Is…”. The exhibit runs from February 14 to March 4, 2022 and is curated by VSU Professor Julie Bowland. The show invites audiences into the perspectives of artists Samuel Dunson and Traci Mims, two Black artists who convey Black identity through each of their pieces. Both artists use their individual styles to create a delightfully cohesive show that depicts current racial and societal issues.
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