Our day at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Henry Taylor is an artist whose work shares a historical journey of racism in Modern America.
At first glance, the artwork shows people at ease, however with a closer look, there are prison walls and images of violence. As we walked through the exhibit we saw a progression of family members, politicians, musicians, and athletes. The artwork allows the viewer to see his life experience through a vulnerable personal lens. His ability to express himself and relay messages of social inequities is remarkable. As we understood the messages conveyed our hearts became heavy with grief and sadness.
Artistically Henry Taylor shows emotion through large images using strong colors, and big brush strokes.
*Henry Taylor's artwork demonstrates an example of mindful art that is therapeutic because it allows the artist to express themselves and the audience to have an understanding of his community's struggles such as police brutality, incarceration, and hardship.
Little Island
After we toured the exhibit we visited Little Island which is a man-made park located in the Meat Packing district of Manhattan. We took in the beautiful views of the Hudson River and noticed the stark contrasts between nature and the city which gave us a chance to decompress. It was a chilly and windy afternoon and the sun was setting on grey clouds.
The innovative design of the park inspires a feeling of wellness and offers spaces for meditation and yoga. The experience of being in this park cultivates a sense of Satva. Satva is a Sanskrit word that indicates having a serene, harmonious, balanced mind or attitude.
To see more about the exhibit please follow the link: https://whitney.org/exhibitions/henry-taylor.
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