Historic Triumph of Dr. Abigail Jordan
by Aberjhani
Title
Historic Triumph of Dr. Abigail Jordan
Artist
Aberjhani
Medium
Mixed Media - Mixed Media Fine Art Collage
Description
Prior to the unveiling of the African-American Family Monument on River Street in Savannah, Georgia, USA, on July 27, 2002, there were no public artworks commemorating the contributions of African Americans to the city's rich history. The absence of such recognition was particularly glaring because of Savannah's more than 50 percent black population. It was also problematic because of the numerous statues and public sites dedicated to acknowledging the lives and values of slave-holders who had attempted to separate from the Unites States and form their own confederacy.
Dr. Abigail Jordan insisted on a more balanced public representation of Savannah's history and for a decade led the battle to construct the African-American Family Monument. She personally donated more than $100,000 to help get the job done. The monument, painted golden-bronze in my "Historic Triumph of Dr. Abigail Jordan" montage seen here, is now one of the most visited in the city.
Abigail Jordan died January 9, 2019. The essay I first wrote about her for my book, The American Poet Who Went Home Again, has been revised for a forthcoming volume titled: Dreams of the Immortal City Savannah. Although completely different from the originals, the oil and watercolor rendered images of Dr. Jordan seen in this artwork, with one exception, were modeled after photographs she gave me with permission to use them in works documenting her legacy. (I invite anyone responsible for any original, and who wishes to be acknowledged for it, to contact me.) In the upper left quadrant, she is standing next to a bust of civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
Fittingly enough, Abigail Jordan was born at the height of the Harlem Renaissance so I am honored to present this artwork during the 100th anniversary of the renaissance.
Aberjhani
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February 13th, 2019
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Thank you Shoal for stopping by & checking out "Historic Triumph of Dr. Abigail Jordan." Very glad you liked it.
Kiruthika S
A wonderful collage and a great tribute to Dr. Abigail...interesting description too l/f
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thanks for that Dr. Stewart. Abigail Jordan was a very special person and deserves the many honors bestowed in her name.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Thanks tremendously Brian. I appreciate your kind words very much.
Brian Tada
A magnificent tribute to a remarkable lady and visionary. Beautiful and powerful work of art. F/L
Susan Brown Slizys art signature name
Beautifully rendered mixed media . Story and tribute are remarkable One hundred thousand dollars of her own money to help to build the , African Family monument, demonstrates her love for justice . In a world filled with just words this action is one which we need to learn from and to repeat . VFL
Aberjhani replied:
Thank you Susan. Dr. Jordan was indeed a remarkable woman and someone whom I was blessed to call my friend.
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A great lady she truly was Hanne, and one I was blessed to call my friend.
Amy E Fraser
Amazing story and fantastic tribute Aberjhani! The works you create are thoughtful, meaningful and extremely powerful.
Geraldine Scull
Beautiful collage artwork with lovely framing, wonderful documentary story in your description ~! l/f
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
Much gratitude to the CONTEMPORARY art group for featuring this work in tribute to the late Dr. Abigail Jordan.
Aberjhani's Official Postered Chromatic Poetics
With today being the 1st of National Women's Month in the U.S., and with International Women's Day only a week away, I am particularly glad to have created & posted this piece.
Swedish Attitude Design
A Marvelous piece you've have created! Very detailed and Excellent Executed! Love it a lot and your Gallery ~ Sincerely Cia ~ π·πΈπ·