Photo show on display coincides with Black History Conference

Large-format, black and white photographs taken by photographer Danielle Scruggs will be on display in the Center for Faith and Life at Luther College starting Friday.  The showing coincides with the 10th annual Black History Conference at Luther, which includes a gallery reception and artist's talk at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, February 7th.

The exhibit's prints are studies of the texture and patterns of Scruggs' skin, hair and body. In her artist's statement she says, "It is important for me to create a sense of agency over how I am portrayed and to serve as an example for other black women to tell their own stories. However, it is also just as crucial for me to present myself as simply being, and to show that I am a fully fleshed out three-dimensional person with thoughts, dreams, fears, etc., just like anyone else."