The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, September 07, 2005, Page 12, Image 12
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James Prince
FOR THE GAMECOCK
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For some people, one of the
most important things in life is
art. Whether the art form is
painting, music or
photography, it brings beauty
into many peoples’ lives. In
many ways, it is the element of
life that allows some people to
see others and themselves in a
way that would be unavailable
without it. It can be a learning
module for the masses. For
many, it is their lives — it is
what they breathe for.
Preach Jacobs : on Friday
allowed Columbia to see itself
through two art forms. At Vista
Studios, Preach, a photographer
and hip-hop artist, shared his
music, his photography and his
dedication to sharing the
experiences of African
Americans. Photos of rapper
KRS-One with a banner 'that
read “Declaration of Hip-Hop”
greeted gallery guests. The
declaration was written by
KRS-One and other artists to
ensure big record labels did not
take advantage of new hip-hop
artists.
The opposite wall was
adorned with faces of local
African-American rappers, who
the declaration protects. Looking
at them standing against the
walls in their communities, one
could feel the pride these black
men exude when they speak of
their hometowns.
Looking to the middle
revealed large photographs of
Common (formerly known as
Common Sense), who just
released an album titled “Be,”
which he says stands for “Black
Experience.”
To the far right was Outkast,
who say on their debut album,
“Southernplayallisticcadillacmu
sik,” “ ... an outkast is someone
who is not considered to be a
part of the normal world ... he
is not accepted because of his
clothes, his hair, his occupation
or his skin color.”
Outkast represents the group
in which Preach dedicates his
art forms — not only African
Americans, but artists who seek
to use their art and their lives to
educate.
Turning to the left revealed
i
pictures capturing the beauty
and the essence' of African
American women.
Whether photographed
while the sun kissed the
horizon as well as her skin, or
the stars twinkled in the sky as
she ran in her black dress
while she rushed along the
street, or as the morning
awakened her while she held
her son, each photograph
enabled the viewer to see
black women under a
different light.
On the final wall,
photographs of children were
displayed. For Preach, they are
important in his life.
“You see me up here, I do the
music and I do the
photography, but what always
comes first are the kids.”
Enjoying their space in the
place called youth, they are seen
in parking lots gossiping about
the latest news in school or
holding a pole on the
playground as if they are
professional models or just
simply hugging one another.
As one stared and found the
message from each image, one
had the pleasure of listening to
the other art form Preach had
in store for the evening’s event
— music, played by his band.
He played tracks from his
latest CD, “Baby Blus” as well
as hits from Common, A Tribe
Called Quest and other musical
artists.
From Tribe’s “Bonita
Applebaum” which gave a
lyrical explanation for Preach’s
photography dedicated to
women, to Common’s “I Used
to Love H.E.R.”, which
explained his love for
photographing hip-hop artists
as well as his dedication to hip
hop in general, Preach played
music from his soul.
The event allowed people to
see beautiful photography but
also the opportunity to listen to
music where guitars spoke to
the soul and drums were like
heartbeats.
And for those who believe art
is the reason why they breathe
in air, this definitely was fresh
air to breathe.
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ACROSS
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6 Tucker’s
partner?
9 Old English
county
14 Tori Spelling’s
dad
15 Self-image
16 Pay tribute to
17 Santiago’s land
18 Bill’s partner?
19 Boredom
20 Product logos
23 Villa d’_
24 Dutch cheese
25 Funny folk
27 Headliner
30 Some circuits
35 Opportune
37 Kind of school
38 Place
39 Omit in
pronunciation
40 Buzz
41 Actress Verdugo
43 Promos
44 One who
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47 Picked
50 Singer Johnny
51 Require
52 Brent Spiner
character
54 Harrow blade
57 Common
special effect
62 Mexican ciao
64 Chicken/king
connector
65 Narrow crest
66 Contract
components
67 Mai de _
68 Piggish sound
69 Double curves
70 Pea package?
71 Gives the eye to
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2 Cowardly Lion
portrayer
3 Puccini song
4 Mended with
melted metal
5 Struck with a
bent leg
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27 Place
28 Diacritical mark
29 Out of whack
31 Gush forth
32 Massenet work
33 Ancient
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56 Letter opener?
58 Bread spread
59 Rocker Billy
60 Fairytale
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Cru Jones
Today
UNDECIDED RECORDS TOUR 05
FEATURING CRU JONES, CHASING
AUGUST, MIDNIGHT ARIA, MERIDIAN
& MAYCOMB: 7 p.m. New
Brookland Tavern, 122 State St.
$7 in advance. All ages.
“FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH”:
8 p.m. Russell House Theater.
TOASTER 2005: 7, 9 p.m.
Nickelodeon Theatre, 937 Main
St. $5-50 with student ID.
Thursday
SOILENT GREEN, INTO THE MOAT,
QUICKFUSE, IN MY TRUNK: 7 p.m.
New Brookland Tavern. $8 in
advance. All ages.
“FAST TIMES AT RIDGEMONT HIGH":
8 p.m. Russell House Theater.
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ARIES You’ve been good, and for
your prize you get good traveling
conditions. As a bonus, you’ll find
nearby a charming and eager
companion. Get outta here.
TAURUS You re a creative person,
and it’s great to be wild and free,
but the next project requires some
planning first. You can get crazy
later.
GEMINI You can create new
possibilities where none existed.
You don’t have to take “no” for an
answer. Keep talking 'til you get
through.
CANCER Public and private
obligations compete for your
time. Should you stay or should
you go? The nearer option’s most
successful.
LEO A field trip is appropriate,
whereby you investigate a subject
you find fascinating. Take along a
good friend, of course, and a
picnic lunch..
VIRGO Lend a hand to the
mathematically challenged. You
have a natural talent, but you
don’t have to do it for free.
LIBRA Looking into the face of
the tiger, you smile, and the tiger
purrs. A bond is formed, and you
never have to worry about that cat
again.
SCORPIO Dig through that stack
of stuff you’ve let accumulate.
Find the treasures you seek —
and a lot of other things. Some of
it you can throw away, and you
should.
SAGITTARIUS The problem now
is about your growing popularity. ,
Everyone wants a piece of your
time and attention. Get used to
it. >
CAPRICORN An authority figure
is a big help. Your efforts are
appreciated. Be nice, even if you
don’t always agree. You’ll gain
nothing by being cranky.
AQUARIUS With inspiration from
a wise friend, it’s much easier to
advance. You’ve got the energy
and the dream, but your friend
has the vehicle.
PISCES Of course it’s nice to have
a few very special treats, but don’t
forget how good it feels to have
your bills paid off. Defer
gratification.