12/21/2017
It's not too often I can say I'm truly proud of something, but this is at the top of the list for 2017. My most sincerest thanks to Maya Washington and Hannah Foslien for including me in this project.
Through the Banks of the Red Cedar inspired this exciting exhibit in Minneapolis!
"Legendary" is a collaboration between Tom Baker, Hannah Foslien, and Maya Washington. The work is inspired by Maya Washington’s documentary film Through the Banks of the Red Cedar about her father, professional football legend Gene Washington, who was a member of the first fully integrated college football team in America. As pedestrians pass by, they will feel the textures of a bygone era in Minnesota history through dignified portraiture of football legends, Carl Eller, Alan Page, and Gene Washington, while considering how their physical experiences live on through today’s players. We hope that audiences of all ages will feel inspired to learn more about these pioneers and consider the impact aging and athleticism have on the body.
Made Here is presented by Hennepin Theatre Trust and sponsored by Anderson Windows. Mayo Clinic Square will be the gracious host to the artwork throughout the exhibit which will remain until early Spring.
Documentation images courtesy of Hannah Foslien
