BMORE Than The Story.

Giving Baltimore youth a chance to tell their side of the story.

For the One year anniversary of the Baltimore Uprising, we created BMORE Than The Story, an exhibition that gives voice to these students and spotlights their concerns. West Baltimore students share their perspectives of the events that unfolded and how their daily lives are shaped by forces beyond their control.

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About the project.

 

The "BMORE than the Story" Exhibit was on display from April 16, 2016 - September 4, 2016. The exhibit was a collaboration between visual and performing arts students from Augusta Fells Savage Institute of Visual Arts, a Baltimore, City, Public School, graphic design students from the University of Maryland, College Park, Senior Graphic Design Cohort, and the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, MD.

Exhibit with a timeline about Freddie Gray, featuring a raised fist image, informational text, and a red background.
Museum exhibit room with black whale sculpture hanging from the ceiling, large window with natural light, informational plaques on gray walls, and carpeted floor with circular patterns.
Exhibit with red walls, white text panels featuring quotes, and a black feathered object hanging from the ceiling in a gallery setting.
A man holding a phone and looking at a projected text on a red wall.
A young man writing on a black chalkboard wall filled with hand-written messages and words, wearing a light blue and white striped T-shirt and dark jeans.
A large window displays a mural of a bird with outstretched wings and text that says 'B MORE' and 'BEAT THE STORY'. The mural features a red background and the design is visible through the glass.
An indoor exhibit featuring informational panels on birds of prey, with a black and white bird sculpture extending from the ceiling, and a surveillance camera monitor on the wall, in a modern gallery space with patterned carpet and large windows.
A bird costume with black feathers, white feathers on the chest, and brown feathers beneath the white, displayed on a mannequin from a low angle.
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My Role.

My main role in the project was to create a website to inform the public about the exhibit opening.

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Part of my role as storyteller, was to photograph and document our progress leading up to the exhibition. I planned brainstorming sessions and was paired with a high schooler to mentor during the process. Additionally, I led and art directed video i…

Part of my role as storyteller, was to photograph and document our progress leading up to the exhibition. I planned brainstorming sessions and was paired with a high schooler to mentor during the process. Additionally, I led and art directed video interviews with the high schoolers which were integrated into the exhibit.

 
 
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The impact.

The exhibit opening correlated with the one-year anniversary of the Baltimore Uprising. The exhibit opening attracted 250+ guests and great local and international media coverage. Our exhibit also won the "Best Community Curation Award" in the "Best of Baltimore 2016" article in the Baltimore City paper.

For more information about the "BMORE Than The Story" exhibit please visit the exhibit website or the Reginald F. Lewis Museum website.