JAMAICA PLAIN, MA — The Jamaica Plain Branch Library, in partnership with The Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library, is excited to announce the next exhibit of its 2025 annual rotating art program, Viscera an exhibition by Somerville-based artist Audrey Diallo.
Audrey Diallo's art is inspired by her experiences in West Africa, where the people and communities of Guinea, Mali, and Senegal left a lasting impact. Her work captures the beauty and wisdom she encountered, drawing on the region’s life, art, and nature. "Some experiences are beyond words," Diallo explains, "but on canvas, I can express them fully."
Viscera refers to the body’s internal organs, symbolizing life’s unseen core. Diallo explores the mystical ties between animal forms and ancestral spiritualism through black-and-white silhouettes on vibrant backgrounds, often featuring women as spiritual guides and caretakers in everyday rituals. This exhibit highlights the soft, essential roles people play in society, blending spiritual and cultural symbolism.
Viscera is on view from March 6 – April 30, 2025, with a public reception to be held on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, 5:30-7:30 PM. The library is open Monday-Wednesday 10-6, Thursday 12-8, and Friday and Saturday 9-5 (closed Sundays). The exhibition space is located on the lower level.
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This exhibition is made possible through the generous support of The City-Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library, a volunteer, community-based organization that seeks to enhance public awareness, recognition, status and financial support of the library system through advocacy and education.
