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 © Lola Flash, Shigi, New York [sur]passing series, 2004. Digital c-print, 60x48"  © Lola Flash, Karrise, London [sur]passing series, 2003. Digital c-print, 60x48" Available through the En Foco Print Collectors Program  © Lola Flash, Kinky D , London [sur]passing series, 2003. Digital c-print, 60x48" |
Lola Flash Born: Montclair, NJ Resides: New York, NY Heritage: African/Native American Selected Exhibitions: Silverstein Gallery, New York, NY En Foco at John Jay College Art Gallery, New York, NY Chelsea Galleria, Miami, FL 240 Old Street Gallery, London, UK Soho Curzon, London, UK Clock Tower and the Women’s Library, London, UK FNAC, Paris, France Juan et Juanita Gallery, Paris, France Grey Gallery, New York, NY DUMBA Collective in Brooklyn, NY Education: BFA, Maryland Institute College of Art, 1981 MA, London College of Printing, 2003 Awards: London Arts Board Grant, 1994 Collections: Victoria and Albert Museum in London Residencies: Light Work, Syracuse, NY, 2008 Publications: Nueva Luz, Volume 11#1 (2006) “[sur]passing is based on a series of larger-than-life color portraits that probe the impact skin pigmentation plays on black identity and consciousness. Primarily due to the melanin count of their skin, light and dark-skinned blacks’ opportunities can differ enormously ranging from overt favoritism to extreme alienation. Kobena Mercer coins this process as a ‘pigmentocracy’ - based on skin-tone. This scandalous and often heart-wrenching storyline dates back to colonial America and it clearly perseveres today. The models are photographed from towering urban vantage points, highlighting the re-generation of a new inner-city culture. They become divine, larger than the purposely out of focus buildings of the London, New York and South African skylines. The subjects assertively return the viewer’s gaze, without being confrontational. These significant constructions create a cathartic system that seeks to re-appropriate the visual representation of black people and to disengage the stereotypical colonial imagery, which has left an erasable scar on black consciousness. As the title [sur]passing suggests, these portraits represent a ‘new generation’ - one that is above and beyond ‘passing.’ It represents a fresh pride and strength; where ambiguity and blurred borders create individuality that elevates consciousness and advances a plethora of positive imagery of my beloved people.” Flash is based in New York where she continues to photograph and teach in the NYC public schools. Flash is of African and Native American descent. Website: |
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