The Agora Borealis is featuring Native American artist Sonya Meshell. Proud to call Shreveport her home, Sonya, whose roots are Oklahoma Choctaw and Choctaw/Apache of Ebarb, is active in a variety of groups. She is a documentary photographer and has “spent the last 10 years photographing her native tribes.” Sonya’s work has been featured in museums, art shows, and on multiple web sites. She is proud of her heritage and has a goal of preserving and documenting her native culture for future generations. Check out her work at the Agora Borealis at 421 Lake Street.
The artistic talents of Emily Ezell are on display at the Lake Street Gallery, 413 Lake Street. A native of North Louisiana, Emily graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a BFA and received her MFA from the New York Academy of Art. She and her partner divide their time between Louisiana and New York. Visit the Lake Street Gallery to get a glimpse of Emily’s talent. You’ll be happy you did!
The Korner Lounge at Louisiana Avenue is highlighting the works of Jacob Cheramie. Jacob has this to say about his work. “The usual reaction to my work is shock. The dark, anxious and at times grotesque subject seems incongruitous with the chipper and self-assured artist that claims credit. The truth is that the levity of my persona is a product of this deep exploration of my emotional state. The brightest lights cast the longest shadows. What I present in this exhibition, titled “Faces of a Man,” are the expressions of my spirit during various trials leading up to this point in my life. These are the faces that I could not bear to the world. I would state reasons such as professionalism or intimacy for not expressing these things, but reflection makes me question those motives. Maybe I was too afraid to show these faces until now? Look, then. I need you to see these now. I am ready for you to see a countenance that is more than skin deep.” Check out Jacob’s self description at downtown’s Korner Lounge.
