Serenbe is a place where connections between people, nature, and the arts are nourished. Here, we believe that art has the power to shift perspectives and open both hearts and minds. On today’s episode of Serenbe Stories, we are speaking with arts writer and Serenbe resident Gail O’ Neill and artist Curtis Patterson about Curtis’ new permanent installation in Serenbe, Serenity for Shango. This gorgeous piece sits near the entrance to Serenbe and was designed to pay homage to the lineage of African American culture. In this episode, we chat with Gail and Curtis about their backgrounds in the arts, the meaning behind Curtis’ new piece, and why visual art is such an enduring and powerful medium. 

Show Notes & Further Reading 

• Curtis Patterson 
• Gail O’ Neill 
• ArtsATL
• Curtis Patterson: A Monument Maker Gets His Due (Art Papers)
• The Yoruba people 
• Shango
• The Significance of Stools in Asante Culture
• Art Farm at Serenbe
• Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre
• Clark Atlanta University Art Museum 
• Spelman College Museum of Fine Art
• Cutis Patterson: A Journey Through (Visual Arts Center of Richmond)
• Art Basel Miami 

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