Cornelius Carter, Jacob Fontaine, 2021. Collection of the artist.
Visit This Exhibit
June 9-September 5, 2021
Open Wednesday – Sunday
11 AM – 4 PM CST
Accessibility
This exhibit is located on the first floor, and is wheelchair accessible.
The Struggle and the Glory: The American Experience
Works by Cornelius Carter
Presented by Art 84
On display june 9 - september 5, 2021
This exhibition captures the struggle and glory of living life as an African American in the United States throughout history, along with the artist’s faith in the dream of equality and opportunity for all. We share that faith and we support all the people who are working so hard today to make the dream a reality.
Taking his inspiration from multiple traditions, Cornelius weaves together imagery from history, mythology, childhood, and life experience to create paintings that are thought-provoking, captivating, and beautiful. He often incorporates historical elements and classical styling, but from his own cultural perspective. People and their relationships are a central theme in his work.
The exhibition is installed in the first floor exhibition space at the Museum and extends into the main house as well to engage with the historic spaces in ways that expand the narrative of Austin…and American history and to encourage visitors to think about the various people and cultures who have interacted with the site over time.
Art 84 and the Neill-Cochran House Museum are pleased to be able to share a virtual tour of The Struggle and the Glory: The American Experience. We invite you to watch the tour, and then to come out to the NCHM to see the show in person. The exhibition runs through September 5th, so don’t delay!
Upcoming Events Featuring Cornelius Carter
About the artist
Cornelius Carter’s versatile style addresses modern ideas and subjects while exhibiting the influence of 19th-century masters. His multi-dimensional characters incorporate historical elements, but often through the lens of his own cultural perspective. Taking inspiration from multiple traditions, Cornelius weaves together imagery from history, mythology, childhood, and life experience to create images that are thought provoking, captivating, and beautiful. People and their relationships are a central theme in his work.