d'Art Center
Norfolk, Virginia
The d’Art Center is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and is a non-profit organization that offers exhibits, classes, programming and events to showcase artists
MessageArt of the Arts: A Juried National Exhibition of Artworks that Feature the "Other" Arts
- January 06, 2024 - February 03, 2024
"Of Hope" Enzina Marrari, Creator, Director, Performer, Set & Costume Design, Movement Meghan Kim, Performer, Fiber Art/Set Design Jessie Embley, Performer, Movement Jose Isaza, Performer, Movement "Of Hope" was performed on location at Carr Gottstein Park in Anchorage, Alaska. Pt. Hope visible in the background. "Of Hope" was performed during the Covid 19 pandemic in Anchorage, Alaska. "Of Hope" told the stories of four performers, exploring the varied experiences and perspectives of the pandemic. Disability, fear, isolation, frustration, disconnection, healing, parenting, loss, identity, struggle, and hope. Through a presentation of often divisive and disparate perspectives, opposing viewpoints were humanized and portrayed with empathy and understanding for communal grief and experiences. In the video, of hope performed on location at Carr Gottstein park in Anchorage, Alaska. Pt. Hope visible in the background. With deep gratitude and respect, this work was performed on the lands of the Dena'ina.
Art of the Arts is a nationally juried exhibition of artworks that uses the visual arts to feature and highlight the “other” major art forms such as Literature, Theater, Film, Music, Architecture, and Dance.
We want our patrons to experience the beauty, depth, and craftsmanship of the visual arts while also experiencing the vast and diverse other forms of art.
Artworks in this exhibition include (but are not limited to):
artwork inspired by music or a song, a film of performance art, artwork produced while dancing, fine art photography of the “other” arts, artwork inspired by stage play, artwork that incorporates the written word, musical instrument assemblage, architectural sculpture, and much more.
This was a juried exhibition, and was co-curated by Exhibition Juror, Sherelle Rodgers Jackson of Virginia Opera, and d’Art Gallery Director Amanda Bradley.
Sherelle Rodgers Jackson is the philanthropic and Charitable Giving Manager at Virginia Opera with 4+ years of facilitating access to the arts. Specializing in Public History, Sherelle uses that experience to promote and uplift artists, performers, and historians of all disciplines. By focusing on access to the arts and culture world, Sherelle has sought to learn and understand the inner workings of arts institutions. As a part of her career goal, Sherelle hopes to become a curator and takes a holistic view to hercuratorial aesthetic. When she is not behind the computer, Sherelle enjoys camping, reading, building keyboards and jazz.
**Performance art was also included in this exhibit. You can view the video by scrolling through the exhibit slide show.
"Of Hope"
Enzina Marrari, Creator, Director, Performer, Set & Costume Design, Movement
Meghan Kim, Performer, Fiber Art/Set Design
Jessie Embley, Performer, Movement
Jose Isaza, Performer, Movement
