Our Flesh of Flames
Posted January 26, 2009 by jmacphee in Events
Our Flesh of Flames
Featuring the work of Theodore A. Harris and Amiri Baraka
January 29th-February 26th, 2009
Opening Night reception January 29th 6- PM
@ the Brecht Forum, NYC
The Brecht Forum is proud to exhibit Our Flesh of Flames featuring the collages of Theodore A. Harris and the poetic captions of legendary writer and social activist Amiri Baraka.
Posed against an eerily iridescent orange sky, Harris' collaged landscapes are filled with urban dystopia. Upside down capitols, distorted bank notes pose the reality of a society fettered by the cash nexus. Images of John Coltrane, Muhammed Ali and Paul Robeson are juxtaposed with protest scenes showing the creative and transformative power of African American social movements.
Controversial critic and poet Amiri Baraka provides lyrical assault through his captions with his trademark humor and biting social commentary. First published as in 2008, Our Flesh of Flames is Harris and Baraka's stunning contribution to African American arts and letters
A Philadelphia native, Theodore A Harris' paintings have graced the pages of dozens of publications including AWOL, African American Review and Black Renaissance/ Noir. In addition, Harris has exhibited throughout the country including the University of Pennsylvania and Eye Drum Gallery in Atlanta, GA. Our Flesh of Flames is Harris' second exhibition at the Brecht Forum.
Amiri Baraka is an Obie award winning playwright and poet. His books include Blues People and a collection of short stories, Tales of the Out and Gone.
The exhibition will open on January 29 from 6-9 PM at the Brecht Forum, 451 West Street (Between Bank and Bethune) in the West Village. Our Flesh of Flames will be on view until February 26. The gallery is open Mondays-Fridays 2-7 PM.
Our Flesh of Flames Program:
On January 29th, Theodore Harris will be joined in conversation with CUNY Professor Jeremy Glick. A cocktail reception will follow.
On February 12th, Theodore Harris will be joined in conversation with famed African American abstract painter Howardena Pinell and art historian Geoffrey Jacques.
On February 13th, hip hop critic Fred Moten (author of In the Break: The Radical Black Aesthtic Tradition) and Amiri Baraka will read from their selected works.
On February 29th, the exhibit will close out with surprise guest musicians.
The Brecht Forum
451 West Street (Between Bank and Bethune)
New York, NY 10014
212-242-4201
A,C,E, L train to 14th Street (walk west towards West Side Highway)
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