‘Reality of spaces’
“A Conversation with Sparrows” (oil paint, india ink and charcoal on unstretched canvas), by Imo Nse Imeh, in the group show “The Miracle Machine: A Black Artists Think Tank ,’’ through Dec. 8, at the Augusta Savage Gallery, at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
Photo courtesy of UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center
The gallery says the artists in the show:
“C}onsider themes of identity, belonging, brotherhood, and Blackness, while acknowledging the reality of spaces that allow us, or that deny us, and that ultimately change us."
Danse macabre
“Untitled” (paint on canvas), by Carolyn Mae Lassiter, in her show “A Journey Through My Heart and Mind,’’ at the Augusta Savage Gallery at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, through April 20.
The gallery says that these “vibrant and uniquely executed paintings and drawings are inspired by dreams, spirituality, life in the country, family and animals.’’
'Breathing While Black'
“I can’t breathe’’ (acrylic and oil on canvas), by Saleh Lo, in the “Breathing While Black’’ show, at the Augusta Savage Gallery at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Sept. 1-Nov. 20.
After it hits us
“Planet III version 1)” (mixed media on paper with soil from San Pedro de Atacama River and charcoal from the community of Coyo), by Ponnapa Prakkamakul, in a show opening April 6 at the Augusta Savage Gallery, Amherst, Mass., pandemic permitting. In this show the painter and landscape architect explores sites and environments as an immigrant.
The rather ugly but well-stocked Robert Frost Library at Amherst College. The great poet (1874-1963) taught at the elite college off and on for 40 years. Sometimes he was just present and available to talk.
Play it again, Shawn
“Musician III” (found material and paint), by Shawn Farley, in his show at the Augusta Savage Gallery, at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, through Nov. 26.
The gallery says that Mr. Farley’s mixed-media constructions “apply discarded and found materials to yield soulful results. ‘‘
To final markup
Untitled (ink on wood panel), by Lois Guarino, in her show at the Augusta Savage Gallery at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, through Nov. 26.
She creates her pen drawings by making marks, which, the gallery says, “she follows obsessively until completion.’’
Drawing out emotions
“In Trouble’’ (drawing), by David Andrews, in his show “David Andrews: Feelings of…’’ at the Augusta Savage Gallery, at UMass Amherst, through March 28. The drawings are said to confront rage, fear and confusion with hope, forgiveness and liberation.
Hierarchies perpetuating injustices
From Brian Gaither's show "Allegory of Justice,'' through Sept. 29 at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst's Augusta Savage Gallery. Mr. Gaither's paintings look at how hierarchies uphold social relations and perpetuate injustices.