I attended a curator tour of “The Flesh of the Earth” courtesy of Art Noir. The exhibition is a timely reminder of interdependence/reliance, divine femininity, and human vulnerability.

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Hey Black Stars! Ya’ll remember that rain the other day? The day it was pouring and you were probably inside? Well, I was outside and even though I was soaked it was worth the trip. Enuma Okoro, a black woman, writer, and curator, has presented a new exhibit at Hauser & Wirth in Chelsea. Titled “Flesh of the Earth” the collection explores our connection as flesh dependent on soil and elements as connected to, and not separate from, the natural world. Enuma’s curation pairs works across sizes, heart-stopping photography, intriguing physical elements like sculpture, an inviting reading room, and even showcases natural elements like this piece that contains driftwood and silt from Iceland. The gallery is open to the public and Flesh Of The Earth is on view until April. I’m still thinking about the most striking poem, Primordial Mirror by Ama Codjoe, that was featured in the gallery. It’s written from the perspective of a woman distressed by her own visible aging and reminds us all that we were once and will be again, ashes, dust, soil, and earth. Black love and starlight. Stay shining ya’ll.