Friday Jun 17, 2022
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
A Solo Show by Artist Jawan Townsend
Opening Reception: June 17th from 6-9 pm with Artist Talk at 8:30 pm
Studio ArtFarm 120 E 4th Ave. Mount Dora, FL
How does culture affect a person? Ancestry plays an important role in how customs and practices are passed down among generations. So what happens when cultures collide and new generations start creating their own sense of identity?
Enculturation seeks to explore the juxtaposition of traditional cultural expectations, pop culture influence, language, and self-expression.
As a young black man, I often feel the pressures of cultural stereotypes but I believe that I am more than what society says I am or should be. I love a variety of music and film, including anime, and it has had a heavy influence on my artistic style. I was drawn to the genre of anime since childhood and often felt connected to the characters. The collection that I created for Enculturation showcases the strength of black characters alongside anime protagonists and their associated story as it relates to the figures in each piece.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
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