“Concrete Realities: Reflections on Loss & America” will open Feb. 7 at Greenville Center for Creative Arts.
The exhibition will feature works by artists Johanna Warwick, Whitney Lea Sage and Malik Greene and will be on display at 101 Abney St. in Greenville through March 26.
“East Parkway Knoxville” by Johanna Warwick Photo provided by Greenville Center for Creative ArtsWarwick uses photography to investigate the effects of segregation, gentrification and industrial decay, and reveal how infrastructure and geography may perpetuate inequities and environmental harm. Sage creates ink drawings to portray the struggles of the middle class and critique the decline of urban centers and the narratives that shape public perception. Greene creates paintings that examine the African American nuclear family and address the generational impacts of systemic oppression while celebrating resilience and identity, according to a news release from the gallery.
“Pasadena Street” by Whitney Lea Sage. Photo provided by Greenville Center for Creative Arts“‘Concrete Realities: Reflections on Loss & America’ offers a deeply resonant meditation on the challenges and possibilities embedded in the fabric of American cities,” said Jess Abbott, CEO of GCCA. “The exhibition provides a space for reflection, dialogue and a deeper understanding of the forces that shape our communities and culture.”
An opening reception to celebrate the new collection will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 7 at the gallery.
For more information, visit artcentergreenville.org.
