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East Court, a gathering place located at the corner of N. 22nd St and E.
31st Ave, consists of a major mural and bench area with tile inlay. The
mural consists of seven panels that depict community, family, education,
fitness and sports, faith and law. The work will also feature geometric
and symmetric designs influenced by ancient African Adinkra symbols and
Ashanti motifs creating aesthetic borders of strong visual contrast from
figure to design.
The Artist’s installation is based on community landmarks, geographic
area-scapes, interviews, historical and visual archives and law
enforcement icons relevant to East Tampa. “My work portrays the subtle
drama of genre in the African term ‘Harambee’ in which everyone and
every movement is celebrated and significant in life. I feel compelled
to depict these images and serenely reflective statements in thoughtful
vignettes of the plight and circumstances of people that are vital to
the growth and well-being of a strong and vibrant community.”
The artist Charles E. Humes, Jr. was born in Miami Beach in 1952. His
career as a visual artist spans over 30 years in the south Florida
community. His work in Public Art reflects interest in Ancient African
History.
Watch a
video of Charles Humes, Jr. creating East Court!
Download an educational resource sheet on this project. (pdf)
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