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Icons In Their Own Right – Works by Makeba Rainey

March 16, 2018, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Portraits by Makeba Rainey

Makeba “KEEBS” Rainey is a Harlem native inspired by her community and fellow emerging visual and performance artists.  She is the founder of Black Capital Coalition (BCC), which promotes both visual and performance artists through creative collaborations between artists, businesses, and cultural institutions. Icons in their Own Right seeks to remedy historic erasure, champion cultural representation, and reinforce identity and pride. Makeba’s artistry is heavily influenced by hip-hop culture and Black consciousness.  She carefully chooses each photograph of her characters to reflect a demeanor of confidence and power. She then selects an African-themed design that best contextualizes each figure’s attitude, creating an a exchange of multiple layers and emotions. We hope visitors will be inspired, among others, by President Obama resting in his power, Grace Jones posing confidently, Solange’s exhibiting quiet strength and Langston Hughes looking casually amused. These are meant to be faces of mastery, intrigue, and calm, culminating in a rainbow of Black excellence that resonates with every walk of life.

Co Curated by Monica O. Montgomery, Founding Director, Museum of Impact and Katherine Gressel, Curator, Old Stone House & Washington Park

On View: Fridays 3-6 pm or by appointment through April 13, 2018
Closing Event: Friday, April 6, 7-9 pm

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Date:
March 16, 2018
Time:
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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The Old Stone House at Washington Park
336 3rd Street
Brooklyn, 11215
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Phone
718.768.3195

Details

Date:
March 16, 2018
Time:
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Series:
Event Categories:
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Venue

The Old Stone House at Washington Park
336 3rd Street
Brooklyn, 11215
+ Google Map
Phone
718.768.3195