Generational Rebirth by Tiraj Johnson-Garay
2023 Augusta Poster Show · Tiraj Johnson-Garay
Judge’s Choice / Cher Best · Spirit of Augusta
From the Artist
This piece explores themes of legacy, restoration, history and a sense of belonging/ community in Augusta, GA. I wanted to capture the Springfield Community and honor its importance in African American history as one of the oldest Black churches of any denomination in America. Attesting to its groundbreaking history in Georgia, Morehouse College was founded in the basement of Springfield Baptist Church before moving to Atlanta in 1879. The land was a sanctuary for free Black folk during the Antebellum Era and I wanted to pay homage by depicting a family being baptized in the Savannah River in front of the chapel.
From the archive founded and curated by Jason Craig. Artwork © Tiraj Johnson-Garay.
