Dignified: A Note on the Project

This essay is a part of the exhibition catalogue for the 2019 show Dignified featuring the photographic works of Patterson Lawson. — Dorothea Lange once wrote that “While there is perhaps a province in which the photograph can tell us nothing more than what we...

Four Horsemen & the Apocalypse: Bomb the Future

This essay is a part of the exhibition catalogue for the 2020 show Four Horsemen & the Apocalypse featuring the painted works of Chino Amobi, Curtis Newkirk, Jr., James Williams, and Josh Williams. — This past year has made everyone uncomfortable. Back in...

PLEASERE TURNCART SHERE: Art is Hard Work

This essay is a part of the exhibition catalogue for the 2021 show PLEASERE TURNCART SHERE featuring the photographic works of Nicholas Seitz.  — There is a story that goes around jazz circles about the violent temper of legendary bassist and band leader Charles...

The Builder Receives Festival Laurels

On September 7, the Art is Alive Film Festival named Shockoe Artspace’s documentary, The Builder, winner of Best Special Interest Film at the 2020 Art is Alive Film Festival. The award recognizes excellence in storytelling, cinematography and editing. A varied field...