Nancy Rourke’s work has a centralized focus: resistance, affirmation and liberation art.
It is created with words, images, and primary colors to make a political statement about linguistic controversy, genetic engineering, colonialism, and communication barriers while affirming American Sign Language, Deaf culture, identity, acceptance, Deaf history and Deafhood.
As part of UNCG’s yearlong 1960s event series, the UNCG Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures will host a special guest March 21-23, Nancy Rourke, a well-known and prolific Deaf artist.
Panel Discussion - Representations of Protest and Dissent: The Ethics of Aesthetics
What: LLC Symposium: The Global Sixties
When: Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Where: UNCG Alumni House, Virginia Dare Room
Who: The symposium is free and open to the public, RSVP by March 14th if you plan on attending lunch after the panel discussion: Dr. Susanne Rinner at s_rinner@uncg.edu
Contact: For questions or disability accommodations, contact Dr. Susanne Rinner at s_rinner@uncg.edu
Exploring a Marginalized Culture Through Art: Nancy Rourke
What: Artist Talk
When: Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: UNCG Elliott University Center, Auditorium
Who: free and open to the public
Rourkism Painting Event
When: Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Where: UNCG Elliott University Center, Kirkland Room
Cost: $15 per person
Food: A lunch for those participating in the painting event will be provided at noon-2pm.
The latter two events are made possible through partnership with Communication Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Piedmont Association of the Deaf, and Well-Spring.
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