Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe
Across the Universe highlights Jackson’s expansive body of work, centering on the intersections of systemic inequities, civic participation, and cultural memory. The exhibition contextualizes her practice within broader social and political histories, drawing on themes of voting rights, education, housing, and racial justice.
Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe is a mid-career survey at the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston (CAMH), presenting nearly a decade of Jackson’s multimedia practice. The exhibition spans painting, printmaking, textiles, photography, video, and sculpture, reflecting her deep engagement with color theory, archival research, and the visual cultures of activism.
Exhibition Description
The exhibition presents works inspired by local and national histories of activism, layered with bold colors, collage-like compositions, and textured surfaces. By merging aesthetic experimentation with archival research, Jackson creates powerful visual narratives that uncover overlooked struggles and resistance movements. Accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue and public programs, the show invites audiences to reflect on the connections between art, community, and civic life.
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