Rejin
Today is installation day, so let's see how this idea of showing archival materials and books together with my drawings, in a historic house museum, plays out. How much will we need to spell out in the signage or object labels? I like to let viewers make their own connections, but historic museums tend to be heavy on the explanations, so we'll see!
#Haiti #NYC
May 27 at 1:36pmWeb
Show threadRejin2d ago
This comic book is volume one in a series about African American history that were in my late husband's papers. Its one of several US publications about the revolution or about Toussaint specifically, that show how important Haiti was and continues to be in liberation struggles throughout the Americas. I'm so excited about sharing materials from this collection!
Show threadRejin2d ago
Recent books attest to the continued interest and relevance of the revolution.
Show threadRejin1d ago
This exhibition looks so much better in real life than in my poor phone photos, so if you're in the area I hope you'll visit! (Hours & visitor info ➡️ https://www.kingmanor.org/)
Show threadExhaust_Fumes2d ago
@rejinl Congrats!!!
Show threadRejin2d ago
@VCP Thank you!
Show threadbabydisappropriator2d ago
@rejinl i’m very excited for you! please share pics of how the installation looks
Show threadRejin2d ago
@babyalligator I will! Thanks!
Show threadMonica Rooney2d ago
@rejinl I usually spend a lot of time reading the explanations when I’m in a museum but I found for my own show, people didn’t read the artist statement so didn’t get it
Show threadRejin2d ago
@monicarooney Yes, exactly. I have work in a show now where they put all the info in a binder, but most people don't go looking for the binder.
Show threadMonica Rooney2d ago
@rejinl I’m the person who reads the binder. I was at an art show a few weeks ago with my son and they had photocopies of the art cards they put beside the work explaining it and he had me take one home. Just like mom!
Show threadJoseph2d ago
@rejinl This looks to be exciting and wonderful! I hope everything goes well and you get interesting reactions to the exhibit.
Show threadRejin2d ago
@JosephMeyer Thank you! The curator told me the panel is sold out, so there's definitely interest in the topic!
Show threadJoseph2d ago
@rejinl That’s great news! ⭐️