Let Light Perpetual – A Special Screening + Artist & Curator Q&A
with Micah and Whitney Stansell + Curator Gregory Zinman
Featured Film: Let Light Perpetual (2023)
By Micah and Whitney Stansell
Written by John Harkey
Musical Score by Blake Williams
About the Film:
“An ode to Atlanta’s historic Old 4th Ward, Let Light Perpetual commemorates the neighborhood's history while contemplating the toll of progress. The story weaves through the personal and collective memories of a community that has witnessed both struggle and resilience. The film follows three children—a brother, sister, and friend—navigating the complex realities of a single day. As they face joy, love, humor, beauty, as well as danger, loss, and uncertainty, the film explores the threshold of childhood. It is a dreamlike journey—capturing the passage of grief and fear as a celebration of moving forward.”
—Micah and Whitney Stansell
After the film, engage in a live discussion with the artists, Micah and Whitney Stansell, and curator Gregory Zinman. Dive into the creative process, inspirations behind the work, and their unique vision for blending art, history, and community.
About Off The Wall @ 725 Ponce: Off The Wall @ 725 Ponce is the largest movie screen in the Southeast, illuminating the Beltline with stunning film and video art. This ongoing initiative brings together global voices and visions, supported by Emory University’s Arts and Humanistic Inquiry initiative, Emory Arts, and the Department of Film and Media.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a powerful work of art and connect directly with the creators and curator behind it. Come for the film, stay for the conversation.
Micah and Whitney Stansell, husband and wife and frequent collaborators, live and work in College Park, GA. Their body of work ranges from fibers, sculpture, painting and drawing, to single and multi-channel film and video works, and installations. The Stansells’ work often explores ideas of family history, narrative traditions, and binary relationships that pull from contemporary issues influenced and informed by environment and location. Much of their interest in narrative stems from the rich Southern tradition of storytelling.
Join us for a family-friendly art workshop as part of the
Contemporary Kids program, where kids of all ages can explore
their creativity and engage with the themes of contemporary art!
"Crown Connections" is more than just a braiding workshop; it's a celebration of self-identity, cultural pride, and the powerful connection forged through the shared experience of Black hair. It's an opportunity to honor the moments we learned to adorn our hair in every texture, color, and style, and to recognize the inherent beauty and regality of our crowns.
