An Abyss of Sunshine: Kwame Gomez Senior Exhibition

73 South College Street,Akron OH 44325-4302

30 April, 2021

Description

A mixed media Myers School of Art senior exhibition, on display at The Cummings Center's Institute for Human Science and Culture galleries. About this exhibitionAn Abyss of Sunshine centers on the creation of Ancestral realms, figures and mythical universes in futuristic setting; and explores ceremony and how it is a culmination of reaction, intensity, sensation and time. Through the language of collage and mixed media, spaces are created where the Black-figure and viewer can simply rest and exist in our own autonomy. These ceremonial realms highlight the sacred connections between nature and blackness. Exhibit Opening: Friday April 30, 2021 [4 - 8pm]The University of Akron Covid-19 regulations permit a max of 10 people per gathering. In order to observe this capacity, guests may reserve 30 minute time slots to attend this event via timed ticketing. If max capacity in the gallery has been reached, you will be asked to wait until visitors leave the space. For everyone's safety, we ask for your patience and understanding. Non-opening exhibition accessThis exhibition will run from Friday April 30 through Thursday, August 12, 2021. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Cummings Center is currently open at a limited capacity, on the following days and times: Tuesdays 11am – 4pm Thursdays 11am – 8pm Stay tuned as changes to regulations may affect open dates and hours. For updates and more information, visit uakron.edu/chp Covid-19 requirementsAll guests MUST provide contact tracing information upon entering the building, by signing in at the reception desk. At all times, all visitors to the Cummings Center must wear a mask, maintain social distancing, and follow other Covid-19 instructions in place. Please note that no more than two people may ride the elevator at the same time. Visitors who do not follow these regulations will be asked to leave the premises. Stay home if they do not feel well, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or had direct contact with an individual diagnosed with or suspected to have COVID-19. AccessibilityA wheelchair accessible ramp is located on the northeast side of the building, near the main entrance. An interior elevator provides access to the exhibition gallery, located on the fourth floor. A wheelchair is also kept on-site and is available for loan to those visiting the museum and archives. For more information, see our accessibility page: https://uakron.edu/chp/about-us/accessibility. Location4th floor – Institute for Human Science and Culture Metzger Galleries at the Cummings Center for the History pf Psychology 73 South College Street - Akron, Ohio 44325-4302 (on the corner of Mill and College streets) ParkingA small parking lot is adjacent to the Center, on College St. Parking meters located along College St. Visitor parking available in Lot 30 (corner of College and Market streets) UA staff, faculty and student parking off Mill St. Akron: Community, Campus, Culture The Drs. Nicholas and Dorothy Cummings Center for the History of Psychology (CCHP) at The University of Akron, is a proud member of the University of Akron Arts and Culture Council (UAACC), which was established in 2020 when  a small group of arts and cultural  campus  leaders  met  to share  nonfinancial  resources and  to  ensure the arts  have a strong and unified voice at UA.  UAACC's goal is to create a strong, unified presence for Arts and Culture at UA, serving not only as a conduit for student and faculty engagement on campus, but also serving as the University’s “Front Door,” inviting the community and Akron visitors to enjoy all that UA has to offer in terms of arts and culture experiences—exhibitions, performances, workshops, films, poetry readings, and more. “collaborating, promoting, and supporting UA cultural programs, activities, units, and events within the University and Akron community” #UAArtsandCultureCouncil #UAACC #ArtCultureAkron #CultureStartsOnCampus  #UAcreates #cultureascommunity #communityasculture #CCHP_UA #myersschoolofart