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Dark Matter

Dark Matter

Dark Matter

Art | College of Arts and Humanities | David C. Driskell Center for the Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora Friday, September 11, 2015 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
During the past couple of years in which identity politics have taken center stage, multimedia artist Jefferson Pinder examines the 21st-century social conflicts through break dancing. Working with the international b-boy crew Lionz of Zion, Pinder directs a performance that wrestles with the nature of violence and control. The performance unfolds contemporary uprisings and the forces that seek to control them. Dark Matter is organized by the David C. Driskell Center for the Study of African America Art and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland in collaboration with The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC. Supported by the David C. Driskell Center for the Study of African America Art and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland. Performance is followed by a conversation with the artist and dancers Friday’s performance is supported by the David C. Driskell Center, the College of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Art at the University of Maryland, College Park. ABOUT THE ARTISTJefferson Pinder, a Chicago based multimedia artist, seeks to find black identity through the most dynamic circumstances. His experimental videos and films feature minimal performances that reference music videos and physical theatre. Pinder’s work provides personal and social commentary in accessible and familiar format. Inspired by soundtracks, Pinder utilizes hypnotic popular music and surreal performances to underscore themes dealing with Afro-Futurism, physical endurance and blackness. Space is very limited. RSVP by September 8th, 2015, please contact driskellcenter@umd.edu or 301.314.2615 Parking is available at meters or at the Union Lane Garage adjacent to Cole Student Activities Building. Free parking at lot 1 after 4PM.
Add to Calendar 09/11/15 6:00 PM 09/11/15 8:00 PM America/New_York Dark Matter During the past couple of years in which identity politics have taken center stage, multimedia artist Jefferson Pinder examines the 21st-century social conflicts through break dancing. Working with the international b-boy crew Lionz of Zion, Pinder directs a performance that wrestles with the nature of violence and control. The performance unfolds contemporary uprisings and the forces that seek to control them. Dark Matter is organized by the David C. Driskell Center for the Study of African America Art and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland in collaboration with The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC. Supported by the David C. Driskell Center for the Study of African America Art and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland. Performance is followed by a conversation with the artist and dancers Friday’s performance is supported by the David C. Driskell Center, the College of Arts and Humanities and the Department of Art at the University of Maryland, College Park. ABOUT THE ARTISTJefferson Pinder, a Chicago based multimedia artist, seeks to find black identity through the most dynamic circumstances. His experimental videos and films feature minimal performances that reference music videos and physical theatre. Pinder’s work provides personal and social commentary in accessible and familiar format. Inspired by soundtracks, Pinder utilizes hypnotic popular music and surreal performances to underscore themes dealing with Afro-Futurism, physical endurance and blackness. Space is very limited. RSVP by September 8th, 2015, please contact driskellcenter@umd.edu or 301.314.2615 Parking is available at meters or at the Union Lane Garage adjacent to Cole Student Activities Building. Free parking at lot 1 after 4PM.