Queens Village, 33 West Studio, Contemporary Arts Center and More Unite on Multimedia Project to Center and Celebrate Black Motherhood
Queens Village, 33 West Studios, and the Contemporary Art Center’s Co-LAB program with support from ArtsWave are proud to announce the next iteration of Through Her Eyes, an initiative to honor the beauty and creativity of Black women through the creation and presentation of public art. Through Her Eyes: The Mama Representation is a multimedia explorative project centering the unique experiences of Black motherhood.
The collaborative project is a platform for postpartum Black mamas to reclaim their stories and challenge stereotypes and the misogynoir that dominates the current narrative. This holistic journey of self-expression, discovery, and documentation of growth is led by the talented Christina Garrett of 33 West Studios. The project and exhibition will feature narrative-fine art portraits, community talkbacks, and Co-Lab workshops holding space for Black mamas to rest, relax and repower.
The project was inspired by the power of representation and the need for Black mamas to see themselves represented in a positive light. Garrett believes that the project will help to change the narrative around Black motherhood and provide a space for Black mamas to share their stories and experiences.
The creative process has involved workshops and panels for participants. The work will culminate in a multimedia exhibition, opening at the Contemporary Arts Center on May 5th and running through June 18th.
Other events include:
Opening Reception for Through Her Eyes: The Mama Representation Project
May 5, 6pm-8pm
The Contemporary Arts Center (Black Box), 44 E. 6 th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Celebrating the opening of the multimedia exploratory exhibition which is the culmination of two months of reflection, conversation, and inspiration. Registration requested.
We Got You, Sis: Supporting Our Black Mamas Community Talk Back
May 11, 6pm-7:30pm
The Contemporary Arts Center (Black Box), 44 E 6 th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
A candid conversation about how family, friends, and allies can show up and support Black mamas in their journey into motherhood. Featuring Lead Artist Christina Garrett, postpartum doula Brittany Brunner, Queens Village Program Coordinator Dantreece Matthews and Through Her Eyes Artist Laila Hameen moderated by Queens Village Senior Communications Specialist Danyelle Bush. Registration requested.
The Rocking Mom Bod — A Vision Board Styling Workshop for Black Mamas
May 25th, 6pm-8pm
Contemporary Arts Center (Black Box space), 44 E 6 th Street, Cincinnati OH 45202
Join 33 West and Queens Village for this interactive workshop at the CAC for Black mamas around curating your personal style to feel good in your own skin. Led by Stylist Imani Smith and makeup artist Brittany Robinson, participants will develop their own personal style unique to them while learning realistic tips for shopping and styling what they already own! Open to Black mamas. Registration requested.
The Co-LAB program is generously supported by ArtsWave.