Alayna N. Pernell- A LAYIN' ON OF HANDS...
September 4, 2025 – October 25, 2025
Filter Space, 1821 W. Hubbard St. Suite 207, Chicago, IL 60622
from site: In conjunction with the 2025 Filter Photo Festival, Filter Photo is pleased to presnt A layin’ on of hands..., a solo exhibition of work by Alayna N. Pernell. In A layin’ on of hands…, Alayna N. Pernell explores the cultural and emotional significance of care in the lives of Black women, drawing inspiration from a phrase she often heard growing up in Alabama. In her community, "a laying on of hands" symbolized the transmission of power, healing, and blessing through touch—a love language Pernell has carefully incorporated into her visual practice. Through photography and archival exploration, this exhibition reflects on how the act of care shapes the lives and experiences of Black women.