Steven Cozart (2016): The Pass/Fail Series, 2013-2019

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Extent:

.25 Linear Feet (1 box)
36 Gigabytes (4 digital video files (2 .mov, 1 .mp4, 1 .wmv))

Physical description:

The photographs were printed by the Fine Works Color Lab (Hahnemuhle Certified) on Moab Lasal Photo Matte archival acid-free paper, smooth surface, heavy weight (230 gsm/154 lb.) using Canon Lucia inks on an inkjet printer.

Scope and content:

Series comprises four digital video files and five photographic prints from documentarian Steven Cozart's body of work, The Pass/Fail Series, which explores discrimination and racism within African American communities. The color prints range in size from 8x12 inches to 13x25 inches, and incorporate a portrait of the interviewee and a brief text excerpt from the oral interview. The four video files contain excerpts from interviews with individuals concerning their experiences. The "Brown Paper Bag Test" is used as both a point of reference to begin the conversation about "color racism" and is also used as the surface to create the images. Cozart's work was awarded the 2016 Lange-Taylor Prize by the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University.

From the artist's statement: "Working as both a visual artist and documentarian, I interview family members, friends, and acquaintances about their experiences of race, skin tone, hair texture, and masculinity in relation to other African Americans." A full statement is included in the prints folder.

Language:

English

Biographical / historical:

A native of Durham, North Carolina, Steven M. Cozart now lives and works in Greensboro, North Carolina. Cozart received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Education with a concentration in Printmaking and Drawing from East Carolina University. In addition to being a freelance artist and illustrator, he is also a teacher in the Guilford County School System, where he has taught since 1995. Currently, he teaches Visual Art and Computer Graphics at Weaver Academy for Performing and Visual Art and Advanced Technologies. He was awarded the 2016 Dorothea Lange-Paul Taylor Prize from the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University.

Physical facet:

5 prints

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