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SUMMARY:LaShawnda Crowe Storm with Maria E Hamilton Abegunde: Keeper of My Mothers’ Dreams
DESCRIPTION:November 3-January 20 \nOpen every first Friday 6-10 p.m. \n\nKeeper of My Mothers’ Dreams expands the dialogues began in Crowe Storm’s works Her Name is Laura Nelson and Be/Coming with newly commissioned pieces: Poems\, Origin and Sister Song.\n\n\n\nOn the South wall of the main gallery is Her Name Is Laura Nelson. It is Quilt I from The Lynch Quilts Project Series which explores the history and ramifications of racial violence in America\, particularly lynching\, through the textile tradition of quilting. Crowe Storm started the series 15 years ago. Her Name is Laura Nelson explores the intersection of lynching and gender violence. \n\n\n\nIn the North section of the main gallery is Be/Coming\, the first in the series Masquerade Americana\, a collaboration between Crowe Storm and Maria Eliza Hamilton Abegunde that began in 2007. This piece is rooted in the various masquerade traditions found throughout Africa\, particularly Gelede (Gail-lah-day) and Egungun (Ay-goon-goon) of the Yoruba in Nigeria. Gelede celebrates female mystical power\, while Egungun honors one’s ancestors.The Masquerade Americana series addresses historical and contemporary social ills and in/justices rooted in the American context from a Black / African-American lens.\n\n\n\nOrigin\, in the west section of the main gallery\, is a bronze casting of the pelvic bone of an unknown African American woman. \n\n\n \n\n\nOn the East wall is the poetry of Abegunde. The poems Be/Coming\, Laura Nelson Speaks\, Origin\, and Birth Song were written specifically for the ongoing collaboration with Crowe Storm. The remaining poems\, The Answer to Your Question and Supplication\, are earlier works that call attention to the historical erasure and disappearance of young Black girls and women. Supplication is also a prayer to the Yoruba deity Osun that combines elements of oriki for Osun (praise names) with a plea for guidance to find\, in this case\, Tionda and Diamond Bradley who were reported disappeared/missing on July 6\, 2001.\n\n\n \n\n\nThe writings and libation bowl add new layers to the experiences of remembering words and performances that examine how the abuse\, loss\, and commodification of one’s womanhood and humanity can be transformed through processes that lead to healing and the rebirthing and re/making of identity. \n\n\n \n\n\nIn the installation room is Sister Song\, grounded within the context of community co-creation efforts\, the bronze womb shapes were given to selected artists to complete their transformation. \n\n\n \n\n\nEach piece exhibited in Keeper of My Mothers’ Dreams was developed with the hands of many.\n\n\nAbout Lashawnda Crowe Storm \nIf life were a photo\, then Crowe Storm’s artwork would be its negative\, seeking to explore those aspects in our society that have been ignored or forgotten such as history\, lynching\, misogyny\, slavery and suicide. Her art is a form of social work and she uses it to open doorways to community dialogue\, which is the first step to healing\, which in itself leads to wider social change. Through her work\, a voice is given to the marginalized people and disregarded aspects of our society. \nAbout Maria E Hamilton Abegunde \nMaria E Hamilton Abegunde is a Memory Keeper\, poet\, ancestral priest in the Yoruba Orisa tradition\, and a Reiki Master. Her research and creative work respectfully approach the Earth and human bodies as sites of memory\, and always with the understanding that memory never dies\, is subversive\, and can be recovered to transform transgenerational trauma and pain into peace and power. She is a visiting lecturer in the department of African American and African Diaspora Studies and the founding director of The Graduate Mentoring Center at Indiana University. \nA series of events accompany the exhibition:\nDecember 3\, 3-5 p.m. \nBeComing Whole: It Takes a Village to Heal a Community \nJoin artists featured in Sister Song for a discussion about how the project developed and what it means to become whole through the process of making art that represents their own births. The artists will share why they accepted the invitation to participate\, why they selected the “womb” that they did\, how and why they selected the materials\, what they learned about themselves in the process\, and what was the most transformative part of this creation. \nDecember 9\, 3-5 p.m. \n\nJanuary 13\, 3-5 p.m. \nAfriye Wekandodis: Telling Our Stories to Be Free \nSongs for Laura Nelson (Performance) \nSinger\, performer and Sister Song womb-maker\, Afriye We-kandodis will present a two-part performance examining the themes present in Keeper of My Mothers’ Dreams. Sista Yo Mama U n Me Too shares the story of violation then reclamation and transformation as an enslaved woman grapples rape and how she spoke life into the spirit of a fellow tribesman who was used to violate her.   Through the performance\,I Am Laura Nelson she’ll bring voice and life to Laura Nelson. \n\nJanuary 20\, 3-5pm \nKeeping our Mothers’ Dreams Alive \nFor many of us\, our mothers never spoke their dreams out loud. Sometimes\, they did not dare dream them. We\, however\, are the ones they waited and are waiting for. We also have our own dreams. The power of dreamtime and the word are this: to remind us who we are\, to soothe our souls\, and to create futures that break away from the past but do not forget them. The exhibition will end with poetry readings\, spoken word performances\, and ritual to remember and give gratitude to all our Mothers’ Dreams. \nThis exhibit was made possible by the Herbert Simon Family Foundation\, Alan Mills and Sun King \nPictured: LaShawnda Crowe Storm\,”Untitled”(2017)\, bronze casting of pelvic bone\nImage courtesy of Polina Osherov and the artist.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/keeperofmymothersdreams/
CATEGORIES:Downtown Indy,Garfield Park,Shelby St. Corridor,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:The Fiber Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Tiana N. Cain\, owner of i feel like dyeing\, The Fiber Initiative is a program for all fiber lovers looking to network and learn with others who have similar interest. \nFor more info see: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ifeellikedyeing/ \nAbout Cain:\n“I discovered knitting about five years ago; one of my coworkers gave me a book\, yarn and needles! (how cool right??) One night visiting my parents\, i was up late and couldn’t sleep. Thankfully I took my knitting; it was a beast at first but I GOT IT YALL!!! It all snowballed from there into EVERYTHING else!! I just couldn’t get enough!!! There is so much to the world of fiber and I want in on ALL of it! Any and every opportunity I get to play in fiber\, I take it! Recently\, I taught myself to spin!! I first started with a drop spindle and eventually graduated to a wheel! (both are my babies) Let me tell you…Oh my goodness!! It is so addicting. I can sit for hours on my porch and spin\, sip coffee or tea\, have a cocktail or glass of wine and LIVE!! It’s probably my favorite thing to do!!”
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/the-fiber-initiative/
LOCATION:Contemporary Art Museum of Indianapolis (CAMi)\, 1125 Cruft St.\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garfield Park,Shelby St. Corridor,Visual Art
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SUMMARY:Comedian Krish Mohan: Empathy on Sale  
DESCRIPTION:Comedian Krish Mohan returns to Indianapolis\, IN with his new hour of comedy\, “Empathy On Sale”.\nFeaturing Tyson Cox & Nick Witten\nHosted by Carson Tumey \nDoors at 8pm. Show at 8:30pm.\nEmpathy On Sale: Stepping out our bubbles can be hard. Touring Comedian\, Krish Mohan is exploring bubble culture and the current divide in today’s political climate. He uses his sharp wit & comedy to illustrate how race\, identity politics\, and misunderstanding progressivism has led to splitting us apart. He explores Native American culture\, effective ways to treat mental illnesses and western culture’s obsession with war and violence – all of which pushes us further into our bubbles. Find out if he can figure out how we can get out of our bubbles! \nAbout Krish: Krish Mohan is a socially conscious\, Indian standup comedian and writer who regularly tours the country. He performs at small theaters\, bars\, comedy clubs\, colleges and DIY venues with his quirky attitude\, charming personality\, and intelligent humor. Krish captivates and engages audiences of all backgrounds\, tackling hot button topics like race\, religion\, war\, immigration\, while adding an optimistic philosophical & sociological twist! Mohan has also been featured on NPR and performed at several Fringe Festivals (IndyFringe\, Pittsburgh Fringe\, Capital Fringe\, Philly Fringe Arts)\, where he has been an audience favorite with his unique brand of comedy & social vigilantism. He has also opened for nationally touring headliners like Stewart Huff\, Redacted Tonight’s Lee Camp and Hari Kondabolu. Krish is also the host of the weekly socio-political commentary web show\, “Fork Full of Noodles” and the podcast “Taboo Table Talk”.
URL:https://www.bigcar.org/event/comedian-krish-mohan-empathy-on-sale/
LOCATION:Listen Hear\,  2620 Shelby St\, \, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garfield Park,Listen Hear
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