Jayne H. Baum

Susanna Cole and Erin Donnelly

Elena Filipovic

Ingrid LaFleur

Trong G. Nguyen

Olu Oguibe

Chika Okeke

Sandhini Poddar

Praxis

Ashkan Sahihi

Marketa Uhlirova

Ingrid LaFleur

“Prophetic balance” is achieved when an artist (Fahamu Pecou) obtains and disseminates a vision through their artwork that alters more accepted perceptions. In doing so, the artist absorbs the challenge of creating a safe space where new ideas can develop without resistance and the visceral reaction to the artist’s work becomes apart of the discourse thereby producing a new paradigm without the use of judgment. Ultimately, an artist who maintains “prophetic balance” possesses the responsibility of remaining true to their mission and its revelations while simultaneously embracing the consequences.

About the curator
Ingrid LaFleur received her BA from Spelman College in Art History and then went on to New York University for her MA in Individualized Study concentrating on Museum Studies and Sociology. She has curated exhibitions of emerging artists in New York and travels internationally to develop a network of emerging and mid-career artists. In 2004, LaFleur founded Amrita Arts, Inc. whose mission is to increase awareness and accessibility of contemporary art. Most recently, Amrita Arts exhibited Fahamu Pecou’s new paintings this summer at the Pool Art Fair in New York. In addition to producing exhibitions, Amrita Arts produces a monthly e-newsletter, Promiscuous Eye, which discusses emerging artists, exhibitions and issues in the art world. She currently resides in Atlanta, GA.