Lonnie Holley: If You Really Knew
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See works by prolific artist and musician Lonnie Holley in his first major exhibition in the South. As part of its new spring exhibitions, MOCA presents Lonnie Holley: If You Really Knew, an intimate and focused look at the career of the Birmingham, Alabama-born artist. The exhibit opens on Wednesday, May 10 and will be on display through Sunday, October 1.
The exhibition, curated by MOCA curator Adeze Wilford, will feature 70 works including foundational “sandstone” sculptures, new works on paper and large-scale quilt paintings that depict faces. Known for his unique style of art that draws inspiration from his life experiences, Holley often incorporates found objects and everyday materials, which he transforms into thought-provoking art. Holley’s influence on Southern art is highlighted throughout “If You Only Knew,” including a section he curated featuring works from artists such as Miami native Purvis Young, Thornton Dial, Mary T. Smith and Hawkins Bowling.
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