Dindga McCannon's Mixed-Media Works Unite at Fridman Gallery
Dindga McCannon's second solo exhibition, titled 'Yesterday and Today', is currently on display at Fridman Gallery. This showcase marks the first occasion where her mixed-media quilts, paintings, and prints from the 1970s to the present are exhibited together. Raised in Harlem and the Bronx, McCannon developed her artistic identity as a young mother during the civil rights era. A pivotal moment in her life occurred on her 18th birthday when she attended a concert by Sun Ra Arkestra in Tompkins Square Park, which profoundly influenced her work. Her art is often spontaneous, resembling a jazz improvisation. McCannon's career began under the mentorship of renowned artists such as Jacob Lawrence and Charles Alston, emphasizing her innovative storytelling through quilting.
Key facts
- Fridman Gallery presents Dindga McCannon's second solo exhibition, 'Yesterday and Today'.
- The exhibition brings together her mixed-media quilts, paintings, and prints for the first time.
- Works span from the 1970s to the present day.
- McCannon was born and raised in Harlem and the Bronx.
- She came of age as an artist and young mother during the civil rights movement.
- On her 18th birthday, she saw Sun Ra Arkestra perform in Tompkins Square Park, which became an epiphany.
- Her works are intuitive and improvised, akin to a jazz riff.
- She studied with Jacob Lawrence and Charles Alston.
Entities
Artists
- Dindga McCannon
- Jacob Lawrence
- Charles Alston
- Sun Ra
Institutions
- Fridman Gallery
- Sun Ra Arkestra
Locations
- Tompkins Square Park
- Harlem
- Bronx
- New York City
- United States