Join the TYPROS Arts & Entertainment crew for an exclusive viewing of the exhibition “SOMETHING NEW, BLACK BIRDS (2121)” by Halim Flowers at Phillips Theological Seminary.
SOMETHING NEW, BLACK BIRDS (2121) is a collection of twenty-one original paintings created by the visual artist Halim A. Flowers. The works were inspired by the painter's researching the tragedy that took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma on the evening of May 31, 1921. Upon visiting the city, and connecting viscerally with the land that was once held sacred by the indigenous people before colonization, the elasticity of his imagination expanded after learning more about the local histories encompassing all cultural denominations that shared the area.
An artist, writer, and activist, Halim Flowers works between the visual and performing arts through a wide range of mediums including painting, sound, fashion, and performance. His body of work is a visceral, visual embodiment about the ambition of racial justice, prison reform, financial literacy, and transcending adversity suggesting a sense of renewal, positivity and hope. Antonio Andrews of No Parking Studios, an exclusive, Tulsa based art collective, will also be present to discuss how local issues, such as the ones faced by North Tulsa, are amplified through visual art. Secure your spot at the provided link. We hope to see you there!
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