ARTIST STATEMENT
Unburdened is an immersive photo and prose exhibition that invites viewers into the private, often unseen, moments of Black men at rest.
Through portraiture and intimate writing, the show offers a counter-narrative to the weight Black men are expected to carry, one where rest is not just deserved, but sacred.
The project began as a quiet observation: the beauty of watching someone you love sleep. That observation grew into a radical question: What if Black men were allowed to lay their burdens down—without question, without condition?
- Jeremy
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Comfort Circle
Stephan & Jerica Bragner
James & Michael Wilmore-Crumrine
Tori & Will Mitchell
Rev. Dr. Jerry Maynard
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Unburdened: A Visual and Written Reflection on Black Rest
Unburdened is more than an exhibition, it’s now a book!
This intimate collection of prose, reflection, and portraiture captures the radical beauty of Black men at rest.
What began as a visual exploration has transformed into something you can hold: a quiet, powerful invitation to witness softness, stillness, and selfhood without performance.
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Unburdened: BUndle
Everything you need to carry a little rest with you. This exclusive bundle includes:
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Copy of Unburdened
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Canvas Tote Bag
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Sticker + Bookmark Set
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Sleep Mask
Canvas Tote
Strong, spacious, and stylish.
Sticker Set
Carry the spirit of Unburdened wherever you go.
Sleep Mask
Block out the noise, dim the world, and claim your rest.
Bookmark
A small but meaningful companion.
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Take something home that speaks to your stillness.
