Curtis Patterson’s

Uhuru Now

Curtis Patterson is intrigued with the manipulation of three-dimensional space and objects. Many of his massive works share this intrigue with viewers through the unique designs that invite participation and promote curiosity. Patterson enjoys producing large scale works that are accessible to audiences. He frequently embeds subtle surprises within his work as a reward for those who are motivated to explore and discover. A connection with his ancestral lineage is apparent in several of Patterson’s creations from small to large scale works, whose symbolism serve as indelible references to the historical contributions of people of African descent. Patterson pays homage with his sculpture not only to civil rights leaders, musicians, and athletes, but also to those less recognized individuals who have made an equal degree of sacrifice through their social service, domestic work, and manual labor. His sculptures have been exhibited at sites nationally and internationally including France, Nigeria, and Sweden.