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Art That Opens Hearts & Minds w/ Gail O'Neill and Curtis Patterson

Serenbe Stories

English - September 19, 2022 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 69 ratings
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Serenbe is a place where connections between people, nature, and the arts are nourished. Here, we believe that art has the power to shift perspectives and open both hearts and minds. On today’s episode of Serenbe Stories, we are speaking with arts writer and Serenbe resident Gail O’ Neill and artist Curtis Patterson about Curtis’ new permanent installation in Serenbe, Serenity for Shango. This gorgeous piece sits near the entrance to Serenbe and was designed to pay homage to the lineage of African American culture. In this episode, we chat with Gail and Curtis about their backgrounds in the arts, the meaning behind Curtis’ new piece, and why visual art is such an enduring and powerful medium. 


Show Notes & Further Reading 

Curtis Patterson Gail O’ Neill ArtsATLCurtis Patterson: A Monument Maker Gets His Due (Art Papers)The Yoruba people ShangoThe Significance of Stools in Asante CultureArt Farm at SerenbeTerminus Modern Ballet TheatreClark Atlanta University Art Museum Spelman College Museum of Fine ArtCutis Patterson: A Journey Through (Visual Arts Center of Richmond)Art Basel Miami