Olu Oguibe and Carl E. Hazlewood Exhibition

FiveMyles

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FiveMyles presents an exhibition of new work by these two artists.

Carl E. Hazlewood’s most recent work are bold, dimensional colored shapes constructed of paper, canvas, tar paper, tape, push pins and various other materials. These ephemeral wall-works and site-specific installations respond in scale and expression to the particular spaces in which they are made. Hazlewood is making new wall-works for FiveMyles.

Born in Guyana, South America, Carl E. Hazlewood lives and works in Brooklyn, NY. The co-founder of Aljira, A Center for Contemporary Art in Newark, NJ, he has taught at New Jersey City University and other institutions. Currently associate editor for Nka: Journal of Contemporary African Art, (Duke University).

In this exhibition Olu Oguibe returns to the recurrent theme of social violence in his work. Following the 2012 mass shooting in Connecticut, he has been examining the pervasive nature of gun violence and its effects on young people. Oguibe’s work is as varied in language and form as his other pursuits, often ranging from large ceramics installations and site-specific sculptures to minimalist forms in stone.

Olu Oguibe teaches at University of Connecticut where he is Professor of Art and African American studies. His works have been exhibited in several international triennials and biennials including those of Venice, Havana and Busan.

This exhibition is in part supported by This exhibition is in part supported by the New York State Council for the Arts, Public Funds from the New York City Dept. of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and the Foundation for Contemporary Arts.

[Image: “One Thousand Seeds- Lethal Gold” (2013) 1,000 9 mm Luger ammunition]

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Schedule

from November 02, 2013 to December 16, 2013

Opening Reception on 2013-11-09 from 17:00 to 20:00

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