Requiem for Mother Emanuel by SC Artist Leo Twiggs- Nine paintings honor the nine men and women who perished in Mother Emanuel church shooting
January 24, 2018
WHO: South Carolina State Museum
WHAT: Requiem for Mother Emanuel is a visually moving and through provoking exhibition, produced by South Carolina artist Leo Twiggs. These nine paintings accompanied created in the aftermath of the murders at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, are perhaps the most compelling and poignant of his 60 year career.
The exhibit will be accompanied by several items left by visitors in front of the church and a seven minute video, by Sailwind Pictures featuring Dr. Twiggs, and is an exploration of the context and inspiration of his work.
WHEN: Sat., Jan. 27, 2018.
WHERE: South Carolina State Museum, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
About the South Carolina State Museum
As the state’s largest and most comprehensive museum, the South Carolina State Museum offers a unique, entertaining and educational experience to visitors throughout its 225,000 square foot facility located in the heart of downtown Columbia’s Congaree Vista. The State Museum is housed in one of its greatest artifacts, an 1894 old textile mill full of character and charm. In addition to beautiful meeting spaces throughout the facility, guests can explore outer space in one of the largest planetariums in the Southeast, watch an interactive 4D movie and look through a vintage telescope in a one-of-a-kind observatory. These exciting opportunities are all in addition to the four floors of South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science/technology. Visit scmuseum.org to learn more.
