The Devil Hiding in Plain Sight
Continuing his fierce and open questioning of racial and cultural constructs, Zora J Murff presents a new exhibition of artworks titled The Devil Hiding in Plain Sight. In this collection of collages, Murff uses methodologies of enlightened witnessing and appropriation to demonstrate how a global conspiracy of anti-Black genocide has existed and continues to persist through systemic oppression.
Artist Diamond Stingily said, “I think violence is a part of every day for a lot of people. To not live in violence is a privilege.” This is a real political stance, not a radical one. Murff asks all attendees of this exhibition to confront their complicity in perpetuating violent anti-Black agendas. To Black viewers specifically, Murff encourages an urgent development and promotion of intellectual and physical self-defense against ideologies and agents of white supremacy.
Related Events
Zora J. Murff Artist Interview and Reception for The Devil Hiding in Plain Sight exhibition
October 3, 2024
3:00pm – 5:00pm
An artist interview with Zora J. Murff conducted by local photographer Shon Curtis with reception for The Devil Hiding in Plain Sight to follow at The Roger Glass Center for the Arts.
Additional Information: Wheelchair accessible. Assistive listening devices and handicap parking available.
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Zora J Murff, everybody want to be a nigga but nobody want to be a nigga, 2024. Digital pigment print. Courtesy of the artist
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Zora J Murff, for I prefer to die with my head held high (do not weep for me), 2024. Digital pigment print. Courtesy of the artist
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Zora J Murff, they themselves will be saved, yet so as through fire, 2024. Digital pigment print. Courtesy of the artist
Venue Details
University of Dayton: Roger Glass Center for the Arts Gallery
29 E Creative Way
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 229-3204
Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sun 9am–2pm
Free to the Public
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