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Tuesday, October 6 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Residue of Injustice: The Effects of Racial Violence on Creative Practice

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Enter into the practice and studio of Memphis native, artist and educator Donna Woodley as she explores the "residue" of racial trauma from childhood to today that has shaped her work.

At her core, Donna is a portrait painter, and loves to make work that speaks to notions of black experience. The figure in Donna's paintings is confrontational towards the visibility and value of black people within American society, both historically and in a contemporary context. Informed by stereotypes, cultural similarities and differences, perception of beauty, mental health, and esteem, Donna's work often uses subtle humor to create an environment conducive to healthy dialogue.


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Donna Woodley

Visual Artist and Art Professor, Donna Woodley Studio and Gallery
Donna Woodley is an emerging visual artist whose most recent works discuss the examination of black culture and social justice in conjunction with American culture. After earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from Lesley University (Boston, MA) in 2016, she was named Nashville's Best... Read More →

Tuesday October 6, 2020 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
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