Join us as we celebrate the unveiling of “The Truth Is I Love You,” a sculpture by celebrated artist Hank Willis Thomas that will be on permanent display outside the Austin Central Library. After the unveiling, Thomas will be joined in conversation with art historian Cherise Smith, Executive Director of the Art Galleries at Black Studies and Chair of the UT African and African Diaspora Studies Department .
“The Truth Is I Love You” (2015) has branches sprouting cartoon speech bubbles that spell out the words of its title. It will occupy a prominent space outside the downtown library’s east entrance overlooking Shoal Creek.
Thomas is known for his thought-provoking art that address race, representation, and consumer culture.
