December 2, 2021 – May 22, 2022
Many artists call South Carolina home, carrying with them connections to a place that has had an indelible influence on their creative practices. Taking inspiration from the featured fall exhibition 30 Americans, 22 South Carolinians highlights remarkable Black artists who have been shaped by their experiences in South Carolina, revealing unique portraits of creativity, culture, and visual storytelling.
Featuring the work of Cameron Alexander, Tarleton Blackwell, Jai-Anna Carter, Ija Charles, Robert Coffey, Angela Corbett, Michael Dantzler, B. Dukes, Raishad Glover, Malik Greene, Sanford Greene, Tonya Gregg, Roni Henderson-Day, Terry K. Hunter, Dogon Krigga, Ernest "Chicken Man" Lee, J. Renee, Ce Scott-Fitts, Isaac Udogwu, Cedric Umoja, Sabrina White, and Thomas the Younger.
Friends of African American Art & Culture is a proud program partner and sponsor of 22 South Carolinians.
Photo above:
Ija Charles
Galaxy Dreams (detail), 2021
Acrylic on canvas
Recorded February 3, 2022
22 South Carolinians Salon Series: Afrofuturism
Explore the topic of Afrofuturism and its influence on the creative practice of featured artists Raishad Glover, Dogon Krigga, Isaac Udogwu, and Cedric Umoja with moderator Kyle C. Coleman. Going strong for several decades, Afrofuturism explores the connections of the Black diaspora with ancestors across the spectrum of music, film, visual, digital, dance, and literary arts.
Presented by the Friends of African American Art & Culture and Love, Tito’s.
Recorded March 3, 2022
22 South Carolinians Salon Series: The Divine Feminine
In honor of Women's History Month, join us for a conversation highlighting the impact of women through the arts. Learn from 22 South Carolinians artists Roni Henderson-Day, Sabrina White, Ce Scott-Fitts, and Cameron Alexander about their practices and concepts that explore feminine subjects and themes throughout the show. Moderated by FAAAC Board Member Dr. Nancy D. Tolson.
Presented by the Friends of African American Art & Culture and Love, Tito’s.
Recorded April 7, 2022
22 South Carolinians Salon Series: Culture and Identity
The final session in this series highlighting artists of 22 South Carolinians to learn more about their practices and concepts. In this conversation with artists Michael Dantzler, Malik Greene, and J.Renee, explore the construction of identity through the faces and places of our communities and within ourselves. Moderated by Raishad Glover.
Presented by Friends of African American Art & Culture and Love, Tito’s.
