ArtistStefanie Jacksonthinks of her drawings as works of fiction; they express emotions and evoke memories, but they focus on telling stories instead of documenting factual events.
Much of Jackson's work stems from important historical moments in African-American history that directly touched her own life, like the economic decline of Detroit, Michigan, or the devastation of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
A new exhibit of Jackson's paintings is on view atUNC-ChapelHill'sSonja Haynes Stone Centerthrough May13th. Jacksonspeaks at the Centertonight at 7 p.m.
Host FrankStasiotalks with Jackson and previews the exhibit "LaSombray elEspirituIV: Figurative Visions and Collective Histories-The Work of Stefanie Jackson."
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