{"id":3257,"date":"2018-06-05T17:03:04","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T17:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/media-archive.blackartinamerica.com\/?p=3257"},"modified":"2018-06-05T17:26:37","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T17:26:37","slug":"alonzo-davis-studios-social-justice-art-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/earthexhibitions.org\/media-archive\/?p=3257","title":{"rendered":"ALONZO DAVIS STUDIOS: Social Justice Art Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

ALONZO DAVIS STUDIOS:<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Social Justice Art Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The vests are to be exhibited and often donned by performance artists in venues around the USA 2017-19 Contact: artistalonzo@gmail.com<\/p><\/div>\n

A REFLECTION ON CURRENT SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES<\/strong><\/h2>\n

By Alonzo Davis with studio assistants Kayla Beyer, Aaron Cooper, Bob Donahue,\u00a0Adalberto Garcia, Kay Lindsey & Tsedaye Makonnen.\u00a0This series uses ballistic vests with mixed media as the platform for addressing current social justice issues.\u00a0The project is funded by the Puffin Foundation, AIM Hatch Fund, The Prince George\u2019s County, Maryland Arts and Humanities Council and private citizens.\u00a0 Website: alonzodavisstudios.com<\/p>\n

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The vests are to be exhibited and often donned by performance artists in venues around the USA 2017-19 Contact: artistalonzo@gmail.com<\/span>\"\"<\/a><\/div><\/figure>
The vests are to be exhibited and often donned by performance artists in venues around the USA 2017-19 Contact: artistalonzo@gmail.com<\/span>\"\"<\/a><\/div><\/figure>
The vests are to be exhibited and often donned by performance artists in venues around the USA 2017-19 Contact: artistalonzo@gmail.com<\/span>\"\"<\/a><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n

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In an\u00a0effort to bring attention to power relationships within the United States, Alonzo Davis’s project is using “bullet proof vests” worn by law enforcement as visual metaphors. The vests are embellished with collaged photographs, paint, tags, and will be displayed, suspended and worn by performance artists.<\/p>\n

We are seeking more opportunities to expand this project and reach out to greater audiences. If you’re interested in hosting the exhibit\/experience and or performance, please email\u00a0socialjusticeartproject@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pictured from left: trumpet players Andrew Velez & Muneer Nasser, singer Megan Livingston, DJ Kristen Iverson, Kayla Beyer, Artistic Director Tsedaye Makonnen , in collaboration with artist Alonzo Davis’ “A Reflection On Current Social Justice Issues” project.<\/p><\/div>\n

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