The Current of Legacy Portrait Sessions

201 2nd Street Northwest,Charlottesville VA 22902

19 June, 2021

Description

The Current of Legacy is a community portrait series inviting folks to reflect on their legacy and the history we are all creating together. Background on the Portrait Series In August of 1619, the first enslaved Africans in the mainland English colonies arrived at Point Comfort, VA (modern-day Hampton, VA). These more than 20 enslaved Africans were sold for food and supplies, marking the beginning of slavery in the United States. Regardless of race or background, these first enslaved Africans are a part of our history and our legacy. I'm inviting our community to take part in this portrait series to explore their connection to these first enslaved Africans and to reflect on how their life impacts the history we are all currently creating together. Portrait participants will have the shoreline of Point Comfort projected onto them so that they may become part of the landscape while simultaneously casting the shadow of their legacy onto the shoreline. This community portrait series is a continuation of the work I started during the “Water: The Agony and Ecstasy of the Black Experience” show at McGuffey Art Center. You can view the first participants here: https://www.koripricephotography.com/current-of-legacy Portrait Fee & Details Portrait sessions are pay what you canSuggested range is $15 - $40Venmo: @Kori-Price-1 or cash/check also accepted.If the portrait fee is a barrier for you to participate, then please still sign up! I want this project to be as inclusive of everyone in our community as possible. Half of the proceeds from this portrait series will be donated to The Fountain Fund, a local organization which provides low-interest loans and support to formerly incarcerated people who are working to successfully reenter their communities. You'll receive your image in about 1 week after your session.You can take as much time to write your reflection as you need! Location McGuffey Arts Center, Studio 24 (2nd Floor, across from restrooms) If the door is closed when you arrive, please wait outside of the studio until I come for you. Thanks!