The Lewis Latimer House Museum is proud to present “Blood is Thicker than the Water that Separated U.S.,” a solo exhibition of the artist Dario Mohr’s LED light inspired works.
Inspired by the sense of family migration, black excellence, and Lewis Latimer's contributions to science through light, "Blood is Thicker than the Water that Separated U.S." is artist Dario Mohr’s solo exhibition that features a series of dark room, projection and LED light inspired works.
Situated in the history of forced migration and collective loss of recollection in ancestral lineage, Mohr’s artwork draws on his own challenges to connect with his West African heritage and identity as a first-generation Grenadian American. Through his work, Mohr seeks to address the gap that exists of those who were historically held captive and other U.S citizens, while representing the plight of many African Americans and Caribbean American people who have assimilated to European culture out of survival.
Join us for the exhibition opening of “Blood is Thicker than the Water that Separated U.S.”, which will be on view during open hours April 1 - July 3. Refreshments will be provided.
Visiting Guidelines:
Masks are required indoors for visitors aged 12 and over.
Proof of vaccination is no longer required.
Free parking available
Only 25 people are allowed in the exhibition space at any one time.
For more information about the exhibition, please visit: https://www.lewislatimerhouse.org/springexhibit2022
About Dario Mohr:
Dario Mohr is a New York City based interdisciplinary artist who creates interactive sanctuary experiences. Born in 1988, Mohr received a BFA from Buffalo State College, and an MFA from The City College of New York. In addition to work created in painting, sculpture or made digitally, he often includes assembled objects to build immersive "sacred spaces". These often exist in unexpected places, using mundane objects. Because objects are endowed with the significance that the viewer blesses it with, his work can provide a lot of space for divergent perspectives and interpretations. The recycling of old work is also fundamental to Mohr's practice. Sometimes a previously used item provides the perfect juxtaposition to enhance or add depth to new explorations. In addition to his individual art practice, he is also the Founder and Director of AnkhLave Arts Alliance, Inc. which is a non-profit for the recognition and representation of BIPOC artists in contemporary art.