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Local artist curates thought-provoking exhibition

The works of 50+ artists are on display as part of “Sovereign: Honoring Bodily Autonomy” at the McColl Center in Uptown.

A hand in blue reaching toward various shades of pink fabric.

“Sovereign” is meant to showcase diverse voices while exploring the power of bodily autonomy.

Art by Rebecca Lipps, photo via Charlotte is Creative

An exhibition where “transformation, in any form, feels possible” — that’s what’s on display at the McColl Center in Uptown. Local artist Meredith Connelly’s curated “Sovereign: Honoring Bodily Autonomy” welcomes guests through April 12.

Fun fact: Connelly is the artist behind the Fairy Ring in South End, among other works around Charlotte.

“From my perspective, art is a form of activism, and creativity reinforces freedom,” Connelly told CLTtoday.

Executing this display was no major feat. Connelly chose works from 50+ artists from a pool of more than 130 local and international candidates for the exhibition.

“Larger-scale proposals and more complex pieces are often minimally accepted in group shows due to logistical challenges, but given the nature of this exhibition, I intentionally embraced those complexities,” explained Connelly.

Admission to check out “Sovereign” is free but a $10 donation is suggested.

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