In ‘An American Fiction,’ Ronald Jackson Casts an Imagined Screenplay
Ronald Jackson creates a sort of casting list for an imagined screenplay that titles the exhibition: 'An American Fiction.' Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article In ‘An American Fiction,’ Ronald Jackson Casts an Imagined Screenplay appeared first on Colossal .
In the Oscar-winning film American Fiction, protagonist Thelonious "Monk" Ellison describes his creative process: "I just invent little people in my mind and make them have conversations with each other." The film, adapted from Percival Everett's novel Erasure, explores stereotypes and the performance of identities. Monk embarks on a satirical quest to write a "Black" book under a pen name, delving into a world of absurdities.
Artist Ronald Jackson expands this narrative in his solo exhibition at Galerie Myrtis titled An American Fiction. Jackson, known for his vibrant portraiture, creates a fictional screenplay, naming figures and roles. Each work in the exhibition is named, providing a glimpse into this imagined screenplay. Jackson has previously created recurring characters through flash fiction and signature masks, inviting viewers to consider narratives beneath the surface.
An American Fiction, running from September 5 to October 3 in Baltimore, uses a playful, innovative approach to address pressing cultural questions.
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