A picture is worth a thousand words” and the new exhibit of figurative paintings about Augusta’s Black Community speak volumes about its icons, history and stories.
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History opens a new exhibit entitled “A Thousand Words” featuring artwork by Augusta artists Francie Klopotic and Rhian Swain. The exhibition will be on display until August 31st. A reception was held on July 19th from 4pm to 6pm at the Laney Museum at 1116 Phillips Street, off Laney-Walker Blvd. The reception included a brief artists talk, refreshments and music by Sounds of Brilliance, with Grammy-nominated Maestro Sapp.
The twenty paintings Rhian and Francie created were inspired by stories told by the Museum’s Executive Director Corey Rogers and Program Manager Toni Dean, as well as by historic photos from the Georgia Archive and the Museum’s historic archives. Both artists have been involved with the Museum and its programs for many years and were excited to tell stories in pictures worth “a thousand words,” about a part of Augusta’s rich history and culture that is often overlooked.
Francie’s paintings include “Talent Nite at the Lenox,” “Justice for Charlie,” and “Onward Christian Soldiers.”
Sounds of Brilliance is an original band of gifted musicians from the CSRA expressing themselves through the creation of music and unique soulful live performances. Lead by Augusta natives Calvin (Cocoa Dylan) Taylor and 3x Grammy Nominated Maestro Daniel (D.U.B.) Sapp.
