A Guided Tour of "The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making"
"The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making" is an exhibition of dolls and puppets created by senior African American multi-media artists. These artists came of age in strong African American communities during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. They are storytellers who use various forms of mixed media to chronicle the history, identity, and culture of their communities. These artists recognize that their works are healing and transformative for themselves and for the communities they represent.
"The Calling: The Transformative Power of African American Doll and Puppet Making" is an exhibition of dolls and puppets created by senior African American multi-media artists. These artists came of age in strong African American communities during the height of the Civil Rights Movement. They are storytellers who use various forms of mixed media to chronicle the history, identity, and culture of their communities. These artists recognize that their works are healing and transformative for themselves and for the communities they represent. Artists: Kibibi Ajanku Kay Williams Anderson Judy Boldon Bain Diana Baird N’Diaye James Brown, Jr. Camila Bryce-Laporte Karen Y. Buster Kimberly Camp Schroeder Cherry Tracey Marlene Connor IBé Bulinda Crawley Gloria Gammage Julee Dickerson-Thompson Laura R. Gadson Shimoda Donna Emanuel Francine Haskins Geraldine (Jeri) Hubbard Ingrid Humphrey Sehar Peerzada Paulette Richards Imani W. Russell Yolanda Sampson Cynthia Sands Paula Whaley
Curator and Host: Camila Bryce Laporte Lead Consultant: Phyllis M. May-Machunda Cinematographer: Hari Adivarekar Editor: Lee Eaton City Lore Coordinators: Naomi Sturm, Steve Zeitlin
