Mardi & the Whites
Mardi Fuller has a rich relationship with nature that has evolved and deepened throughout her life. In the last 20 years she’s dedicated much of her time to exploring the landscape in the White Mountains (unfortunately coined “The Whites” by New Englanders) on Abenaki land. In that time Mardi summited all forty-eight 4,000 footers multiple times, often as the only Black person on the mountain. She has experienced great joy from communing with this landscape, but the overwhelmingly white hiking community that is so seeped in white supremacy and colonialism complicates her experiences. Recently, she has focused on creating more opportunities for Black folks to join her in appreciating this magnificent wilderness. Enjoying this land with her community has been a liberating balm that has strengthened her sense of identity as an outdoorswoman.
“Mardi & the Whites” is a peek into Mardi’s relationship with the White Mountains, the great outdoors, and the community that surrounds them; Above all, it’s a celebration of Black liberation in the wild.
@nevernotcollective presents
A film by @makerchamp
On Abenaki land
Featuring @wherelocsflyfree
Director, Producer, Editor - @makerchamp
DP - @snapsbykat and @makerchamp
With support from:
@nevernotcollective@REI New England
@arcteryxboston@titlenine
Image description: “Mardi & The Whites” 11 minute film
I’m so thankful for my residency at @blackwholepress . Clinging to my art practice and having so much space to learn and evolve in my printmaking journey has been life giving. I can feel my practice shape shifting and it’s a big part of what’s keeping me afloat right now.
This is a cyanotype on bfk rives, 11”x15”. It’s part of a large in progress body of work about my motherhood/breastfeeding/postpartum journey. I am manifesting a show for this work this year and am so excited to share more with you all when it’s ready!
#cyanotype #printmaking #blackprintmakers
✨ Sunday is Miller Family Community Free Day!
Enjoy free admission on Feb 22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. with programs celebrating Black History Month!
2–3:30 p.m. | A Conversation with Artist Nick Cave
📍 1119 SW Park Ave.
Moderated by Rukaiyah Adams, Chief Executive Officer of the 1803 Fund
Advanced reservations for the conversation are closed, but free walk-in tickets will be available! We’re adding an overflow space with a livestream to accommodate all guests.
12–2 p.m. | Bookbinding Demonstration with artist Melanie Stevens
📍 Black Art and Experiences Galleries, North Wing, Gallery 103
12–2 p.m. | Zine-Making Workshop with artist Paula Champagne
📍 Finley Learning Studio, Pavilion, Level 0
12–2 p.m. and 3–5 p.m. | Live music by DJ Ambush
📍 Pavilion, Gallery 300
Reserve your ticket → link in bio
Special thanks to @portlandartmuseum , who invited us to spend a lovely Saturday afternoon carving and printing patterns on fabric. #printmaking #blockprinting #fabricprinting
