Colloquium - Fiberations: The Evolution and Tradition of African American Fiber Aesthetic

Join us for an exclusive live stream event celebrating BLACK WOMAN GENIUS: Elizabeth Talford Scott—Tapestries of Generations - September 21, 2024
The event will feature in-depth discussions with curators, artists, and scholars exploring the exhibition's themes of Ancestry, Tradition, Fiber Narratives, and Healing. Hear from contemporary Black women fiber artists from the Chesapeake area who are part of the exhibition, including Joyce J. Scott, Mahari Chabwera, and Aliana Grace Bailey, as they share how Elizabeth Talford Scott’s work has shaped their artistic journeys.

Tune in to learn more about Scott's extraordinary life, from her early years on a South Carolina plantation to her rise as a pioneering artist in Baltimore, and discover how her legacy continues to inspire and empower new generations of artists.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro from Dr. Leslie King-Hammond
03:00 A Presentation from Bisa Butler
55:00 A Looming Presentation by Karen Baker
1:15:50 Joyce J. Scott
2:18:55 Sanford Biggers
2:39:22 Roundtable Panel Discussion
3:54:30 Closing Remarks from Dr. Leslie King-Hammond