Artist
Kerri Garrett and Kendall Bessent
Project Title
The Shadows Whispered Secrets
Grant Amount
$1,000
Website
www.keri-garrett.com
https://kendallbessent.com/
The Shadows Whispered Secrets is a photo series and dance film that documents Black family dynamics, lineage, and legacy. Like most Black Americans, Kerri and Kendall’s family roots were severed during slavery. However, in spite of America’s maltreatment, both families were able to take new roots and continue their legacy. The Shadows dives into Black family dynamics and the weight they carry from an oppressive system. It is a journey identifying generational trauma and the steps taken to heal lineage.