The freedom train exhibition reception was held at the Frederick Douglass -Isaac Myers museum on Thursday, July 29 at 7 pm honoring the art of the renowned Ed Towles.
The curator Kibibi Ajanku explained that the “The Freedom Train exhibition tells the story of Harriet Tubman and her resistance to bondage and enslavement. The artwork of Ed Towles presents a necessary celebration of Black power and resilience that allows for a comparison of past to present. During the year 2020, in addition to a world-wide corona pandemic crisis, widespread protests were witnessed across the United States in response to the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and too many other African Americans at the hands of police brutality. The oppressive nature of violence in current times is driven by the same systemic oppression of the chattel slavery that America was built upon.”
It was quite an honor to be in Mr. Towles presence, see a selection of Mr. Towles artwork regarding Harriet Tubman and celebrate with other art enthusiasts Ms. Ajanku’s curatorial excellence.
Learn more about Ed Towles at: www.edtowles graphics.com
I’m extremely grateful for being able to share another blessed artful experience,
Linda Mose Meadows, author/blogger/ fiber artist
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