The BCA is thrilled to announce an exciting inaugural partnership with Sculpture Milwaukee, bringing public, outdoor art installations to the historic Bronzeville district! This collaboration merges Sculpture Milwaukee’s acclaimed outdoor exhibition program with BCA’s mission to celebrate African American art and Bronzeville’s rich cultural legacy. 

“BCA’s mission is to elevate and celebrate the work of African American artists. Working with Martine Syms and collaborating with the team from Sculpture Milwaukee provides BCA with an opportunity to realize our mission,” said Phoenix Brown, BCA curator.

Get ready to experience contemporary art in a whole new way, starting this month with celebrated new media artist Martine Syms. Inspired by her daily writing and street photography practices, Martine will debut four site-specific installations along North Avenue, exploring self-affirmations, life’s shifting paths, patterns found in nature, and the art of being present in reality.

MEET THE ARTIST: MARTINE SYMS

Martine Syms (b. 1988) combines conceptual grit, comedy, and social commentary to respond to her immediate reality, outside of traditional methods of documenting life experiences. Animated by the “problems of truth,” her practice questions image and language systems and their relationship to power. She is internationally known for a nuanced practice that spans across writing, performance, moving image, and installation.

Syms created four new works for the new collaboration between Bronzeville Center of the Arts and Sculpture Milwaukee. This presentation—Find A Way, A Short Meditation, Belief Strategy XIII, and an untitled photograph—includes photography, mantra, and visual patterns, offering a meditative prompt for viewers moving through the day-to-day.