Ashley January's contemporary paintings deeply explore her experiences as a mother, addressing themes of preeclampsia, premature birth, and birth trauma, shedding light on the crisis of Black maternal mortality in America. At EXPO CHICAGO, Ashley unveils paintings from her new series 'Environments of a Heavy Joy'.
"I address the Black maternal mortality and morbidity crisis in America through painting and multimedia. Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. Influenced by my own traumatic pregnancy and survival, the imagery centers the experiences of Black mothers and children who have suffered adverse birth outcomes but challenge the institutional modes in finding solutions. Motifs are structured around ideas dictated by necessary rituals of care. The images serve as a call to action for more awareness, research, and eradication of unnecessary maternal and infant death in the United States of America." says Ashley.
Explore our splendid EXPO CHICAGO curation, which celebrates artistic diversity and presents four exceptional talents: Ashley January, recognized for her poignant reflections on the Black maternal experience; Miles Regis, a Trinidad-born artist whose work encompasses themes of love, activism, and cultural heritage; British artist Andy Burgess, renowned for his vibrant reinterpretations of modernist architecture; and Matt Smith, a queer artist whose body of work interrogates historical narratives and embraces alternative perspectives. Below, we delve into the myriad achievements of our talented artists.
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EXPO CHICAGO Installation Views
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