TAC Featured ArtistMarsha Hatcher - Aug 7th through Sept 10th
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PREMEDITATED EXTRAJUDICIAL…
Exhibition: August 7th - September 10th, 2021
Reception: August 22nd, 2021 2pm-4pm
Artist Statement about Exhibit
When asked to create works of art based on an exhibit on Racial Terror Lynching, my first reaction was to sit this one out because of the subject matter. My thoughts were what could I create to contribute to the narrative on such a dark and shameful history which most people would like to forget ever happened. A horrific time captured in black and white photos of mutilated humans hanging from trees, bridges and polls.
There was no way I could possibly create art with such grotesque dehumanizing images, the type that would almost certainly give me nightmares and keep me up all night. However, as a lifelong artist, this would not be the first time I would have to think outside the box to create art based on socially conscious themes or current events.
My goal is to create art with a message about the history of Lynching - a blending of creative skills and insight. Not to accuse or blame but to educate and enlighten. I wanted to know the “Who” the “Why” and the “How” to help in the creative process. After extensive research on the subject, I was ready.
I started with drawing on rocks. Using as many faces as I could find of people killed without cause. I used rocks because of the three-dimensional life they could give to the project. I liked the comparison of rocks and humans. I liked how rocks have been used by mankind throughout history, how they can be found everywhere- all shapes sizes and colors. How they were used as a form of punishment or as a strong foundation.
To create the 2 dimensional images, the rocks were photographed. Using a computer program, the image of the selected flag was layered over the photo of the rocks. The opaqueness of the flag was adjusted enough to reveal the image of the rocks beneath. Although the flag vaguely conceals the faces, the added numbers clearly reveals them.
The appropriate flag was used to represent each state and the number represents the approximate number of Lynchings from each state. Due to the relentless pursuit of truth and justice by EJI, some of the numbers have changed which indicates another victim identified.
Exhibition: August 7th - September 10th, 2021
Reception: August 22nd, 2021 2pm-4pm
Artist Statement about Exhibit
When asked to create works of art based on an exhibit on Racial Terror Lynching, my first reaction was to sit this one out because of the subject matter. My thoughts were what could I create to contribute to the narrative on such a dark and shameful history which most people would like to forget ever happened. A horrific time captured in black and white photos of mutilated humans hanging from trees, bridges and polls.
There was no way I could possibly create art with such grotesque dehumanizing images, the type that would almost certainly give me nightmares and keep me up all night. However, as a lifelong artist, this would not be the first time I would have to think outside the box to create art based on socially conscious themes or current events.
My goal is to create art with a message about the history of Lynching - a blending of creative skills and insight. Not to accuse or blame but to educate and enlighten. I wanted to know the “Who” the “Why” and the “How” to help in the creative process. After extensive research on the subject, I was ready.
I started with drawing on rocks. Using as many faces as I could find of people killed without cause. I used rocks because of the three-dimensional life they could give to the project. I liked the comparison of rocks and humans. I liked how rocks have been used by mankind throughout history, how they can be found everywhere- all shapes sizes and colors. How they were used as a form of punishment or as a strong foundation.
To create the 2 dimensional images, the rocks were photographed. Using a computer program, the image of the selected flag was layered over the photo of the rocks. The opaqueness of the flag was adjusted enough to reveal the image of the rocks beneath. Although the flag vaguely conceals the faces, the added numbers clearly reveals them.
The appropriate flag was used to represent each state and the number represents the approximate number of Lynchings from each state. Due to the relentless pursuit of truth and justice by EJI, some of the numbers have changed which indicates another victim identified.
Artists Works
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Here are some of the works from Marsha's Exhibition showing at the TAC San Marco gallery - 1225 Hendricks Ave in Jacksonville Fl. These pieces can also be bought online. Click on the image to find out more about the piece and how it can be yours!
Artist Contact Info: Artist Marsha Hatcher [email protected] HatcherMarsha on - IG Marsha W. Hatcher Artwork - FB This art is funded by a grant from the Art Ventures Endowment at The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida |
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