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Gallery221@HCC Presents Vision, Power, Axé

08/12/2021

Hillsborough Community College Dale Mabry Campus Gallery221@HCC presents Vision, Power, Axé, an exhibition

of Afro-Brazilian art. This exhibition will be on display August 16 – October 28, 2021.

 

Vision, Power, Axé highlights the nuance and complexity within Afro-Brazilian art from the city of Salvador, capital of the Brazilian state of Bahia, and internationally acclaimed center of Afro-Brazilian culture. Contemporary artists J. Cunha, Ayrson Heráclito, Goya Lopes, Ronaldo Martins, Daiane Silva and Domingos Terciliano Jr., explore Bahia’s complex racial history and rich cultural traditions with artworks intricately interwoven with stories of resilience, activism and pride. Ranging from paintings, sculptures, prints and videos, the work presented in Vision, Power, Axé at Gallery221@HCC articulates current sociopolitical issues, expressions of African heritage, the struggle for equality and the power of self-definition.

 

An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 5 –8 p.m. A special program, including Capoeira and Samba performances, will begin at 6 p.m. The event will also include live music performed by Dr. Mark Switzer.


For more information about the opening reception and all other programs associated with the exhibition, please visit the gallery’s website
. Events are free and open to the public.

 

Programs are made possible in part by the support of HCC Student Activities/Service Fees and the HCC Dale Mabry Campus Student Government Association. Gallery221@HCC is located on the second floor of the Learning Resources Center/Library building (DLRC), HCC Dale Mabry Campus. Gallery hours are Monday–Wednesday 9–4 p.m., Thursday 9 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–2 p.m., closed Saturday–Sunday. Parking is available in any open lot. For further details, please contact Amanda Poss, 813.253.7386, aposs@hccfl.edu, or follow HCC Art Galleries on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube @gallery221hcc.

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