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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) |
