May 18, 2024 - August 25, 2024
"Evolution of the Revolution"
Port Allen- Please join the West Baton Rouge Museum for the upcoming exhibit, Evolution of the Revolution. This exhibit presents a surreal photographic journey that explores the African American revolutionary path, from the Trans-Atlantic Middle Passage to the present-day political arena, including pivotal moments such as the Underground Railroad and the Civil Rights Movement. It is an immersive, multi-media installation created by Surreal Box Cinema, an artistic collaboration formed by Lynn Rossi (photographer/ set designer) and Nichelle Evans (set designer).
The bright, large scale photographs featured in this exhibit do more than pay tribute to the men and women who triumphed over slavery and struggle to gain equal rights: they also provide a poignant commentary on how the revolution reverberates through contemporary culture and events. In addition to the photographs, the exhibition displays several of the props used in the photos and a life size bus of retro style that celebrates the bravery of Rosa Parks and features the journey of other courageous African American civil rights leaders as the original riders for justice and freedom. The evolution is an ongoing revolution requiring focus, strength, and dedication among all members of the community inspired by those who have embodied those qualities in the past. The series is a celebration of the past, and a call to action for the future.