For nearly a decade, whether they were hosting wild parties, thrashing on stage, or penning powerful poetry, Baltimore artist Abdu Ali has always made work with a radical agenda.
have really helped me understand what it means to be an artist with a social practice. I’m an artist whose medium is bass and music writing, but I can also bring people together and raise consciousness.I think the popular idea of being a “one-man band” is the result of narcissism in art-making. Everything with As They Lay is about people working together. For example, when I got with Karryl Eugene, we came up with the idea of focusing on legacy.
It’s important for people who live in Baltimore, because our legacy isn’t always documented like those who live in New York. And that’s a shame because knowing your past can affirm your identity. This is why white slave masters tried to erase African culture. But right now you see all these black archival Instagrams popping up, reclaiming the past. We need to go back into these archives so that we can create a vision of tomorrow.
Overall, As They Lay is a vehicle for me to become the plug and curate exhibitions and create events. I want to give the agency to artists who align with my mission to be able to come with me and get their ideas out there. Eventually, I want it to become a production hub and give funding to artists in Baltimore and beyond.
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