Two continents are united through sculpture in the FedEx Global Education Center’s latest exhibit.
“Toward Greater Awareness: Darfur and American Activism” showcases the artwork of contemporary sculptor Mitch Lewis.
The art focuses on the recent genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan as well as the American coverage of the conflict.
Each of the sculptures depicts a different human figure. They are figurative interpretations of the atrocities in Darfur rather than literal depictions.
Laura Griest, manager of global events and exhibitions at the center, said that though the center often hosts art exhibits, this is the first that features sculpture.
She said the center’s selection committee accepted Lewis’ proposal for the show last year.
Since then, the center has been working with the artist to put the exhibit together.
“It has been a real joy working with him,” Griest said in an email.
Lewis graduated from Pratt Institute in New York City and did graduate work at East Carolina University.