“Little Black Girl Memoir”

Field of Lily’s exhibition “Little Black Girl Memoir” is on display from March 14 through April 19. Gallery hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

“Little Black Girl Memoir” is a vibrant and thought-provoking exhibition that explores the experiences of artist Lily, a young black girl growing up in North Omaha. Lily reimagines her childhood memories, challenging notions of community, beauty, pain, and identity. The exhibition features mental photographs recreated to three-dimensional paintings and sculptures, intricately crafted from materials like wood, leaves, sand, and fabric to give its depth of symbolic meaning.

Included are sculptures of Nonverbal Communication Studies series that explores the psychology of understanding human nature, communication, and creating connections between the viewer and art. Alongside of these, Lily presents a new collection of sculptures that embodies her childhood understanding of beauty as a journey of self-discovery. These sculptures speak to the ways in which societal expectations of beauty can shape our experiences, even as a young girl navigating the world around us.

Through this exhibition, Lily offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities of growing up black and female in America, revisiting her childhood memories and challenging traditional notions of beauty through her adult lens. This work, imbued with a sense of nostalgia and hope, invites viewers to reflect on the beauty and resilience of childhood.