Live Performance: Blur Horizon by Abigail DeVille

Renowned New York-born artist Abigail DeVille will activate her piece Blur Horizon into a live performance on the USC campus upon exiting the museum. This wearable sculpture comprises scavenged materials from a 10-day road trip through the American South in 2014. The battered and bruised cape resonance is a powerful exploration of the historical significance of the Great Migration movement in the United States (1910-1970). Jacob Lawrence's Migration Series (1940-41) depicts the hardships of the six million African Americans who embarked on this journey, which was the impetus for this sculpture. Through Blur Horizon, DeVille skillfully reflects upon the enduring migratory patterns experienced by numerous individuals forced to leave their homes due to the continued discrimination in America. Followed by a conversation with the artist and Associate Professor, Art / Chair of Art 2D Edgar Arceneaux.

This program is organized by the USC Fisher Museum of Art and co-sponsored by the USC Roski School of Art and Design and USC Visions and Voices.

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