Join artist Dominique “Younique” Coleman, Student Curator Gopal Pokharel, and Student Designer Myles Jones for a conversation moderated by Susan H. Edwards Curatorial Fellow Mouminatou Thiaw about the creative process behind the installation Sole Study. Younique will share the story of his personal artistic journey and the inspirations that shape his work, while each student will discuss their individual creative pathways to the project. The session will begin and culminate with “Interlude,” an interactive drawing session co-facilitated by the Tennessee State University Arts and Social practice class offering an engaging way to explore the themes of the exhibition. 

Dominique “Younique” Coleman, Student Curator Gopal Pokharel, and Student Designer Myles Jones
L to R: Gopal Pokharel, Dominique Coleman, Myles Jones

Schedule of Events

5:00–6:00 p.m.: Creative Interlude—Drawing session with the TSU Arts and Social Practice class, featuring socializing, collaborative artwork, a DJ, and food for visitors.

6:00–7:00 p.m.: Conversation with the Artist, Student Curator, and Student Designer, moderated by Curatorial Fellow Mouminatou Thiaw

7:00–7:45 p.m.: Concluding Creative Interlude—Drawing session open to all attendees 

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Sole Study

Apr 10, 2025–Apr 10, 2026 | Grand Lobby Elevator Installation

Under the direction of Student Curator Gopal Pokharel (Sumiran) from Fisk University and Student Designer Myles Jones, a senior at Tennessee State University, Sole Study was created through Project Uplift, a program designed in partnership with Fisk and TSU to offer a student or recent graduate an opportunity to curate,… Read More

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