Opening Reception: Crystal Miller and Michael Boyd Roman
Fri, Aug 30
|Akron Soul Train
Take in our new exhibitions and celebrate with the Artists at our free public reception. Food generously provided by Jilly's Music Room.
Time & Location
Aug 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Akron Soul Train , 191 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308, USA
About the event
Crystal Miller: Queens and Shiny Things
Crystal Miller, an interdisciplinary mixed-media artist, currently resides and works in Cleveland, Ohio. She holds an Associate degree in Graphic Design and completed her BFA in Painting and SEM (Sculpture and Expanded Media) at the Cleveland Institute of Art in 2023. Her artistic endeavors, spanning paintings and sculptures, center around the exploration of Afrofuturism, utilizing unconventional materials such as beads, glitter, rhinestones, and foam. Originating in the '90s, Afrofuturism rejects Eurocentric norms, weaving together African traditions and fantasy to resurrect erased Black ancestry.
Looking ahead, Crystal plans to delve deeper into Afrofuturist narratives, both historical and contemporary, seeking a comprehensive understanding of this movement. Her exploration aims to illuminate how Afrofuturism fuses African traditions, futuristic elements, and speculative fiction, creating a distinctive lens through which to perceive the Black experience.
Crystal articulates her vision, stating, "I envision a world that fully embraces me for…