Dr. Talley’s Art Works Included In Prestigious Exhibition
Images of the King
The National Alliance of Artist from Historically Black
Colleges and Universities (NAAHBCU) has once again
organized an exceptional exhibition of works from
HBCU’s. The exhibition is on display at The National
Center for the Study of Civil Right and African-American
Culture at Alabama State University and runs from
March 6 to August 28.
The exhibit highlights the artistic efforts of HBCU artists
who creatively explored the issues surrounding the
peaceful march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in
Selma, Alabama on March 7, 1965.
“I may not get there with You”
Dr. Talley and artists from around the country avail
themselves to focus on this year theme: 50th
Anniversary Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March:
A Celebration of Freedom and Democracy. Dr. Talley’s
works concentrates on the sacrifice of the esteem
leader: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Talley states in the exhibition catalog:
“We have some difficult days
Ahead”
Images of the King #2
What would the Civil Rights Movement have been
without its premier leader—the late Dr. Martin L. King,
Jr. His rise to prominence was something he did not
plan. Yet divine providence called him to the forefront of
the battle of man’s inhumanity to man. It required of
him leadership which called for the ultimate sacrifice; a
sacrifice Dr. King did not reject. Dr. King found himself
under the spotlight of world scrutiny. He became an icon
against injustice and entrenched poverty. His
thunderous voice, dignified character and peaceful
agenda made him a leader to be reckoned with. The
face of the Civil Rights Movement in America, without
question, is the face of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. to whom my
works are dedicated.
Dr. Clarence Talley, Sr. is Professor/Director of Art in the
School of Architecture, Prairie View A&M University.