Black Gathering: Art, Ecology, Ungiven Life

In Black Gathering, Sarah Jane Cervenak explores how Black artists and writers create alternative spaces for Black people to gather, challenging Western philosophical ideas of the earth as given to humans. Through aestheticization and conceptualization of gathering, these artists investigate the relationships between art, the environment, home, and forms of Black togetherness, offering liberation and alternative ways of being in the world.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 24 September 2021
\n Publisher: Duke University Press
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In her captivating book, "Black Gathering," Sarah Jane Cervenak delves into the vibrant world of Black artists and writers who are revolutionizing the landscape of social interaction. By harnessing a fusion of Black feminist theory, critical theories of ecology and ecoaesthetics, and Black aesthetics, Cervenak unveils how these visionary creators, including renowned novelists, poets, and visual artists like Gayl Jones, Toni Morrison, Clementine Hunter, Samiya Bashir, and Leonardo Drew, are shaping an ecological imagination that challenges the dominant Western philosophical perspectives on the earth as a mere resource for human consumption. Through their artistic exploration and conceptualization of gathering, these artists delve into the intricate connections between art, the environment, home, and the diverse forms of Black togetherness. Cervenak's profound argument revolves around the transformative power of offering a formal and conceptual praxis of gathering. By doing so, Black artists envision a realm of liberation and alternative ways of being in the world that transcend the confines of Enlightenment philosophies that perpetuate the notion of Black people and the earth as objects of enclosure and ownership. Through their artistic expressions, they invite us to reimagine our relationship with nature, embrace collective responsibility, and celebrate the richness of diverse Black experiences. "Black Gathering" serves as a testament to the profound impact of art in shaping our understanding of the world and the potential for collective liberation.

\n Weight: 310g\n
Dimension: 242 x 242 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781478014478\n \n