A vast collage of art and literature was displayed at Southern University’s Museum of Art (SUMA) Thursday, April 24, 6 p.m. The works of writer Ernest Hill and the art of Morris Taft Thomas were put on display.
Voices of the Motherland and Contemporary Visions Art Exhibit produced by Thomas featured such work as “Diamond in the Rough,” “Aza,”
which is a mask made of metal and crucifixion which was steel.
Thomas, an artist, author, poet and teacher, specializes in many medians-stone, wood, clay, and painting. His subject matter is drawn from his African art combined with his interest in Louisiana heritage. The traditional art from the “Benin Kingdom” of Nigeria Exhibit was also showcased.
The featured writer of the evening was Ernest Hill.
“For me writing is not something that comes from your head it comes from your heart,” Hill said. Hills second book, A Life for a Life is in the process of becoming a movie, starring Morgan Freeman with Danny Glover as director.
“As a writer, Ernest Hill is going to emerge as one of the greatest African American writers,” said Ms. Leona Burrell, Director of SUMA Underground Railroad Project. His recent book , Cry me a River is about a man who is released from prison who finds out his son killed someone and is on deathrow.
I think Cry me a River is based on things that happen in society,” said Candace Allen, a junior nursing major from Dallas. “Upon attending this book signing I would consider buying the book.”
