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There’s a new art exhibit on Gullah Geechee culture

Visit Brookgreen Gardens to explore these works.

By Tatum Jacaruso
, January 10, 2023
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Check out “Collectively Disconnected” by local Arun Drummond.

Image provided by Lou Hammond Group

A new art exhibit celebrating Gullah Geechee culture is on display in the Lowcountry. “Collectively Disconnected,” created by local artist Arun Drummond, is on view at Brookgreen Gardens until Friday, March 31.

This multimedia work features Gullah Geechee people and 3-D sweetgrass baskets. Arun is giving an artist talk on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 1-2 p.m. in the Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium for an inside look at his work and artistic process.

Check out more of Arun’s art in the outdoor section of the historic Charleston City Market .

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Tatum Jacaruso
Tatum is based in Charleston, SC, and joined CHStoday as a City Editor in April 2021. She has previously written about food and travel across the Southeast. She loves trying new restaurants, exploring beach towns, and meeting local dogs in the Lowcountry.