Sedrick Huckaby's Black Bird Redemption Song

Step into a world where art speaks volumes about community, justice, and hope at Sedrick Huckaby's Black Bird Redemption Song. This captivating exhibition at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden takes you on a journey through papier-mâché birds caged in antique birdcages—symbols of confinement that challenge us to think about freedom, resilience, and transformation.

Huckaby’s vibrant sculptures are more than just visual treats; they’re conversation starters about the impact of mass incarceration on Black communities, wrapped in the warmth of family, faith, and heritage. The drawings accompanying the sculptures span decades of the artist’s exploration, while mixed media pieces and life-sized installations—like the striking portrait of former Dallas DA Craig Watkins—bring real stories of redemption into sharp focus.

Video installations bring history to life, re-examining the 1921 lynching of Fred Rouse with sensitivity and a commitment to truth-telling. Through it all, Huckaby’s signature expressive style—bold, textured, and deeply human—invites you to see the beauty and complexity of everyday life.

Whether you’re an art aficionado or just looking for a thought-provoking way to spend your day, Black Bird Redemption Song is a must-see event that blends creativity with conscience, offering a fresh perspective through art that truly matters.