LA–based photographer bringing Black Magic project to Charlotte
Los Angeles–based photographer Adam Davis is bringing his ongoing Black Magic project to the Queen City. Davis will produce more than 75 photographic tintypes of Black Charlotteans as part of his goal to create an archive of 20,000 portraits of Black Americans. So far, Davis has traveled to New Orleans, Tulsa, Chicago, and Detroit with his project.
During his 15-day residency in Charlotte, Davis will set up portrait studio spaces throughout the city, inviting the public to be part of the collection.
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All visitors who pose for a portrait will receive a free tintype by the artist. During each 40-minute portrait session, Davis takes two portraits, one for the sitter and another for his archive and future exhibition.
Portrait sessions will be held at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library branches Allegra Westbrooks Library at 2412 Beatties Ford Road and Sugar Creek Library at 4045 North Tryon Street from July 31 – Aug. 16. Interested participants can register in advance for sessions at both library branches.
Registration will close once capacity is reached. To register for a portrait session, click here.
In addition, drop-in sessions will be available at Bazal Gallery Lounge at 950 North Carolina Music Factory Blvd. on Aug. 11- 12 beginning at 8 p.m. All drop-in sessions are first come, first served.
For more information, email therollupclt@gmail.com or call 412-525-7099.
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