"Casting Shadows: a Visual Exhibition and Celebration of York's Black American History" Exhibition

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Ophelia Chambliss with her artwork

Casting Shadows: A Visual Exhibition and Celebration of York's Black American History was held from August 2018 to September 2019, at the York College Center for Community Engagement. Featuring presentations and original artwork by Ophelia M. Chambliss. It is an exhibition about York's African-American history and pioneers and is likewise  a project intended to change the stories that are told about black history and the African American population.

"Projecting Shadows" is a visual portrayal of Black American History, community, and stories. It is intended to change the narrative that are told about the historical backdrop of Blacks and the Black people community. The pictures portray York's Black lives from liberation, through the  civil rights movement, to the current discussion. The result of scientific research and discussions with the present Yorkers, told through more than 20 unique original arts highlighting the history of the community.[1]

York's Black American History through an artwork

Ophelia M. Chambliss with her artwork

It reveals insight into York's African-American history through unique and photograph based paintings that portray the local area and its accounts. Chambliss wanted to fill in the holes and discuss about the positive parts of black history. With “Casting Shadows” Chambliss sequentially takes audience through history utilizing just her color pallet. Paintings in mid-sepia tones imply erilier times, which ultimately lead into lack and white tones before ending in full color.

As per Chambliss, the majority of the pieces in the display aren't really her style, yet she had no issue venturing outside of her usual range of familiarity to fit the idea of the project. With ultimate goal to teach people on both the paintingsand the narratives behind them, each piece has a name alongside it. Chambliss wants people to leave “Casting Shadows” with new knowledge on York's black history. Chambliss said thatif someone 2 years of age can't read, or 90 years of age practically ignorant, they actually would all be able to understand a visual image and essentially get the similar message.[2]

External Link

See the artworks here

References

  1. OPHELIA CHAMBLISS: CASTING SHADOWS: A VISUAL EXHIBITION AND CELEBRATION OF YORK’S BLACK AMERICAN HISTORY. York College of Pennsylvania. March 15, 2018. Retrieved January 14 2021
  2. Clark, Cameron. 'Casting Shadows': Art exhibit looks to change narratives of black history in York. York Daily Record. July 30 2019. Retrieved January 14 2021