GODBODY THE MATRIARCH: EXPLORING THE FEMME
OPEN CALL
GODBODY: the femme
Call for Submissions
Exhibition Overview
GODBODY: the Femme is a group exhibition that celebrates the Black femme body as sacred, political, ancestral, and expansive. This exhibition explores how Black femme identity intersects with gender, race, spirituality, labor, intimacy, and resistance. It honors the ways the Black femme body carries memory, grief, pleasure, softness, divinity, and survival in a world that has often rendered it invisible, exploited, or misunderstood.
We invite work that transcends binaries, drawing from lived experience, embodiment, ritual, care, vulnerability, power, and transformation.
Who Can Apply
This open call prioritizes:
Black women artists
Accepted Media
We welcome all visual art mediums, including but not limited to:
Painting
Drawing
Photography
Mixed media
Sculpture
Fiber / textile
Installation
Digital or lens-based work
Submitted work must be exhibition-ready or able to be reasonably prepared by the exhibition dates.
Submission Requirements
Please prepare and submit:
1. Artist Statement (250 words max) — Describe how your work engages with Black femme identity, embodiment, or lived experience.
2. Work Samples — 3–5 images of recent work (video or time-based work may include links to Vimeo, YouTube, etc.)
3. Artwork Information for each piece: Title, Medium, Dimensions, Year created
4. Short Bio (100 words max)
5. Contact Information: Name, Email, Instagram or website (optional)
Submission Fee
$26 non-refundable fee due after confirmation of acceptance
This supports exhibition production, programming, and administrative costs. Payment instructions will be provided during submission.
Important Notes
Nudity is acceptable when presented thoughtfully and intentionally.
Work that promotes hate, violence, or discrimination will not be considered.
Artists are responsible for delivery and pickup of accepted work unless otherwise arranged.
Selected artists will be notified by email.
Key Dates
Submission Deadline: March 20th 2026
Artist Notification: April 1st 2026
Exhibition Dates: May 21st - July 11th
Location: Public Works Art Center, Summerville SC
From the studio to the community — art that matters.
Tiguere Contemporary is proud to center these powerful voices. We look forward to your submissions
GODBODY
The GODBODY exhibition is grounded in the idea that the divine exists within the Black male form as a natural expression of creation, protection, and power. For generations, the image of Black masculinity has been distorted, policed, and confined within narrow definitions shaped by fear, misunderstanding, and social control. GODBODY seeks to reclaim and reframe that narrative.
When society allows Black men to stand in their fullness we witness the emergence of new forms of beauty, healing, and cultural truth. To revel in one’s masculinity is not an act of dominance, but of wholeness. It is the freedom to express strength and softness, discipline and grace, body and spirit, without contradiction.
In this exhibition, that belief becomes visual language. The work explores the body not as an object but as a vessel of divine energy. It challenges the stereotypes that have long defined Black male identity and instead proposes a vision of manhood rooted in balance, love, and presence. The GODBODY ideal suggests that when Black men recognize the divinity within themselves and are affirmed by the world around them, they create art, culture, and community that reflect that same divinity outward.
Ty Davis, Anointed in Abstraction
Solo Exhibition
Ty Davis / Anointed in Abstraction brings together a series of paintings that highlight Davis’s evolving approach to abstraction. Working directly on canvas with layered applications of dyes, inks, and paint, Davis creates compositions where gesture and surface meet with intention and restraint. His use of Prussian blue, Payne’s grey, and Titan Buff builds fields of color that suggest depth, weight, and shifting states of emotion.
Through repeated layering, Davis allows blue to approach black without ever arriving there, a metaphor for the generational burdens and resilience embedded within the Black experience. The work resists spectacle, instead emphasizing balance, clarity, and control of the medium.
By grounding abstraction in personal history and cultural reflection, Davis offers paintings that invite viewers to slow down, to encounter color and form not as decoration but as sites of memory, meditation, and meaning.
Exhibitions
"Look just like yo momma" by kolpeace
"Look just like yo momma" by kolpeace
"Look just like yo momma" by kolpeace
"Look Just Like Yo Momma" by kolpeace is a heartfelt and visually stunning art exhibition that pays tribute to the strong women who played significant roles in the artist's life. Through vibrant paintings, kolpeace invites viewers to reflect on the power of maternal love, resilience, and the lasting impact of strong female figures. This exhibition serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of recognizing and celebrating the contributions of women in our lives and society as a whole.
On display September 2023-December 2024
Lavish Salon, Columbia SC
Event Manager Na'Chanelle Brown
Cloud Atlas
Ty Davis solo exhibition
The vibrant city of downtown Charleston, South Carolina was abuzz with anticipation as art enthusiasts eagerly awaited the highly anticipated solo exhibition by acclaimed artist Ty Davis. Held in the prestigious W. Andre Allen Contemporary Art Gallery, this monumental event showcased the very best of Davis' extraordinary abstract works.
Taking place in May of 2019, this exhibition was a testament to Davis' artistic prowess and his ability to captivate audiences with his unique creative vision. The gallery space was transformed into a captivating visual journey, with each artwork meticulously curated to create a harmonious and thought-provoking experience.
Davis' abstract works, characterized by their bold and dynamic compositions, were a true reflection of his artistic mastery. The exhibition showcased a diverse range of pieces, each exuding a distinct energy and emotion. From vibrant explosions of color to intricate and delicate brushwork, Davis' artistic expression was nothing short of mesmerizing.
The gallery space itself was the perfect setting to showcase Davis' captivating creations. With its sleek and modern design, the W. Andre Allen Contemporary Art Gallery provided the ideal backdrop for the artist's abstract masterpieces. The carefully arranged lighting and minimalist presentation allowed each artwork to take center stage, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in Davis' captivating world.
Throughout the exhibition, Davis' works elicited a multitude of emotions, inviting viewers to contemplate their own interpretations and connections to the art. The artist's unique ability to evoke such a powerful response from his audience is a testament to his talent and skill in conveying complex ideas through his abstract compositions.
The solo exhibition by Ty Davis at the W. Andre Allen Contemporary Art Gallery was a resounding success, leaving an indelible mark on the art scene of downtown Charleston. With its striking abstract works and Davis' undeniable artistic talent, this exhibition was a true celebration of creativity and expression.
As visitors left the gallery, they were left with a profound sense of awe and inspiration, a testament to the profound impact of Davis' art. This exhibition undoubtedly solidified Davis' position as a leading figure in the contemporary art world, and left viewers eagerly anticipating his next artistic endeavor
