Columbia College Chicago Presents Black Gossamer Exhibition November 17, 2011

Black Gossamer showcases the work of black contemporary artists who use and draw inspiration from clothing, fashion, textiles and fabrications to explore and uncover recent revolutions in black identity. Artists will not only present exciting new ways they are working with dress, but also reveal the meanings and hidden codes behind their work – initiating dialogues on where black culture is today, where it is going and what that means.

Artists: Aisha Bell, Sheila Bridges, Myra Greene, Marlon Griffith, Krisanne Johnson, Kalup
Linzy, Wangechi Mutu, Ebony G. Patterson

WHEN: November 17, 2011- February 11, 2012
Reception: November 17, 2011, 5-8pm

Exhibition Programing:
November 18 : "Taboo Fashion and Chameleon Identities" Gallery Artist Talk with Artists Aisha Bell and Ebony G. Patterson, 11-12:30pm.

November 22: Critical Encounters Cafe Society discussion with artist Myra Greene and Curator, 4-6pm.

February 1: Closing Reception - African American Heritage Month Kickoff Celebration, 5:30 - 7:30pm.

Academic Partners: African-American Cultural Affairs, Fashion Studies, Critical Encounters

Curated by: Camille Morgan