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Dogon Krigga & Ija Charles
August 27, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Richland Library Main

On Thursday, August 27, 2020 two Black Lives Matter-inspired banners by Dogon Krigga and Ija Charles were installed at Richland Library Main. The 20 x 30-foot public art pieces are on display outside of the building in the library's Plaza and along Washington Street.

"We asked these artists to visually interpret the 'Black Lives Matter' sentiment, and the committee selected these amazing pieces to provoke thought, inspire joy and bring hope for the future," says Executive Director Melanie Huggins. "It is important, during this time in our community and our country, to show that Richland Library and our community affirms the lives of our Black friends, artists, neighbors and colleagues."

One Columbia for Arts and Culture helped the library to commission both banners. A diverse committee of community members and library staff selected the pieces, which received funding through the library's budget that is dedicated for programmatic efforts, such as public art.

SYNAPSE

SYNAPSE at Richland Library Main

Mixed Media
Exterior Reproduction 20' x 30'
Richland Library Main

The synapse (ˈsɪˌnæps) is the junction between two neurons or nerve cells where there is a small gap that neurotransmitters help nerve impulses to cross. SYNAPSE by Dogon Krigga, depicts the spontaneous moment of ecstasy that generates motion and change. A rendering of the spark of the imagination. A call to action. SYNAPSE is a collage of found photographs and digitally rendered images featuring pieces from Richland Library’s Bicentennial Photograph Collection. 

SYNAPSE at Richland Library Main

Mixed Media
Exterior Reproduction 20' x 30'
Richland Library Main

The synapse (ˈsɪˌnæps) is the junction between two neurons or nerve cells where there is a small gap that neurotransmitters help nerve impulses to cross. SYNAPSE by Dogon Krigga, depicts the spontaneous moment of ecstasy that generates motion and change. A rendering of the spark of the imagination. A call to action. SYNAPSE is a collage of found photographs and digitally rendered images featuring pieces from Richland Library’s Bicentennial Photograph Collection. 

SYNAPSE at Richland Library Main

Mixed Media
Exterior Reproduction 20' x 30'
Richland Library Main

The synapse (ˈsɪˌnæps) is the junction between two neurons or nerve cells where there is a small gap that neurotransmitters help nerve impulses to cross. SYNAPSE by Dogon Krigga, depicts the spontaneous moment of ecstasy that generates motion and change. A rendering of the spark of the imagination. A call to action. SYNAPSE is a collage of found photographs and digitally rendered images featuring pieces from Richland Library’s Bicentennial Photograph Collection. 

SYNAPSE at Richland Library Main

Mixed Media
Exterior Reproduction 20' x 30'
Richland Library Main

The synapse (ˈsɪˌnæps) is the junction between two neurons or nerve cells where there is a small gap that neurotransmitters help nerve impulses to cross. SYNAPSE by Dogon Krigga, depicts the spontaneous moment of ecstasy that generates motion and change. A rendering of the spark of the imagination. A call to action. SYNAPSE is a collage of found photographs and digitally rendered images featuring pieces from Richland Library’s Bicentennial Photograph Collection. 

Meet the Artist:

Dogon KriggaDogon Krigga
www.artbykrigga.com
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Dogon Krigga expresses magick with the use of pixel and paper. Known as “the keeper of the crossroads between magick and mixed media”, Dogon incorporates divine mysteries, transcribed over time throughout their ancestors’ experiences to connect Black people to the future and the past. Dogon immortalizes modern and ancient traditions, wisdom, and theory into majestic and whimsical digital and mixed media collages that venerate those that came before, those that will come, and those that exist outside of time.  Dogon Krigga uses their experiences, techniques, and knowledge and training of over a decade as a graphic designer and practitioner of Afrofuturism, along with African Diasporic Religions to illuminate the spiritual paths and possibilities for all whom receive their creations.  

 

LEAP

Leap at Richland Library Main

Acrylic
Exterior Reproduction 20' x 30'
Richland Library Main

Leap" is a symbol of taking risk. Jumping into reality to change the narrative of how one is perceived in this world, focusing on character rather than stereotypes and pre-notions. This piece has been completed in acrylic paint.

Leap at Richland Library Main

Acrylic
Exterior Reproduction 20' x 30'
Richland Library Main

Leap" is a symbol of taking risk. Jumping into reality to change the narrative of how one is perceived in this world, focusing on character rather than stereotypes and pre-notions. This piece has been completed in acrylic paint.

Artist Ija Charles with her acrylic painting of Leap

Acrylic
Exterior Reproduction 20' x 30'
Richland Library Main

Leap" is a symbol of taking risk. Jumping into reality to change the narrative of how one is perceived in this world, focusing on character rather than stereotypes and pre-notions. This piece has been completed in acrylic paint.

Leap at Richland Library Main

Acrylic
Exterior Reproduction 20' x 30'
Richland Library Main

Leap" is a symbol of taking risk. Jumping into reality to change the narrative of how one is perceived in this world, focusing on character rather than stereotypes and pre-notions. This piece has been completed in acrylic paint.

Meet the Artist:

Artist Ija Charles

Ija Charles

Columbia, South Carolina artist Ija Charles is a self-taught painter/entrepreneur. Her series range from portraits of ordinary people to a diverse sampling of symbols from our day to day culture. These images are then reimagined and reconstructed in her own unique way. Ija plants an idea for each new work and harvests the positive vibes her very foundation is based upon in every piece once sealed with her signature.

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