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Curatorial
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Ashanté Kindle: Building Castles in Air
The New Gallery, Aug. 26 - Oct. 4, 2024 |
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exhibition essay: Cornelia Stokes
images: Ralph Acosta (@rwnacosta)
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"A Clarksville native and proud Governor, Ashanté Kindle returns to the place where her dreams first took shape and her creativity nurtured—where the joy of experimentation was encouraged and refined. Growing up in a supportive, creative household, Kindle expressed herself through music, fashion, and hairstyling, gradually building trust in her ability to convey an imaginative interior. As she shaped her identity and faced challenges related to accessibility, she deepened her commitment to authentic self-expression. This journey is embodied in Ashanté Kindle: Building Castles in Air, a physical manifestation of the time, labor, and meditation invested in the work presented. Through this process, she takes pride in the freedom to express a true reflection of personal growth.
A cosmic force amongst contemporary artists, Kindle remains conscious of the creative conversations around her, producing timely and advantageous work. Inspired by many, including Sonya Clark, Howardena Pindell, and Lorna Simpson, she explores her autonomous voice from a collective subject matter." - Cornelia Stokes Gallery Guide
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