CAN ART TRANSFIGURE SUFFERING AND TRAGEDY INTO CONVERSATION AND CONNECTION?
The Naked Truth Art Project
Can art transfigure suffering and tragedy into conversation and connection? This is the question that hit Ephraim Urevbu many years ago as he thought about the many American injustices that were playing out before his eyes.
Can art transfigure suffering and tragedy into conversation and connection?
The Art
The paintings presented in the exhibition for The Naked Truth were never intended to comfort and soothe the viewer. They may often reflect, instead, the “dreadful manners” described by Simon Schama in the introduction to his book, The Power of Art. Explore the realities of racial injustice through the artwork of Ephraim Urevbu.
Can art transfigure suffering and tragedy into conversation and connection?
The Conversation
People love to talk about art. The various works of The Naked Truth Art Project are meant to spark conversation about one of the most taboo subjects in America We invite you to step outside your confort zone and converse about the realities of racial injustice. Your confort zone will kill you.
Can art transfigure suffering and tragedy into conversation and connection?
The Connection
Are you inspired? There are several way you can connect and help others to connect to this important topic in American History. From putting the art on your wall, placing the book on your coffee table, or wearing a t-shirt, you can play a role, if even a small one, in correcting injustices. Join the Movement!
