"Natures Embrace"

Black Earth United proudly presents a unique three-month Artist Residency at Parallax Art Center, where nature and design meet. Join ZaDora "Sunflower Z" Williams, Dr. Lisa Collins, and Jocelyn Rice in a journey that interweaves design, the arts, and nature with the profound depths of heritage and ancestry. This residency is a celebration of our roots and a testament to the enduring influence of our ancestors on contemporary life. Be part of this immersive experience that looks to our past to change the future.

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A narrative of growth and centering.

We are designing a space for dialogue, collaborations and embracing our connections to nature. To connect and find out more, please reach out by email to jocelyn@blackearthunited.org

Natures Embrace: A Sanctuary of Afro-futurism and Healing

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“There is no single face in nature, because every eye that looks upon it, sees it from its own angle. So every man’s spice-box seasons his own food.”

– Zora Neale Hurston

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– Steve Jordans

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Jocelyn Rice's Terra Incognita work, "The Night the Stars Fell," honors the liberation and empowerment of her ancestors. Inspired by the courageous life of Jane Clark, Jocelyn creates an immersive experience symbolizing uncharted territories of personal liberation and collective freedom.

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