This is a teaser video for a short film documenting the entire "euphemisms" project and exhibition at Curve Line Space gallery (Los Angeles, CA). It features the drawings of Kenturah Davis and an art performance with appearances by John Daley, Jim "Gittum" Rodgers and Tim Yalda. A DVD of the extended version will accompany a hand-made, limited edition artist book, including a fine art print, photographs by Xavier Fumat and an essay about the drawing series. Check kenturah.com for updates.

Kenturah Davis is a Los Angeles artist and has produced work for exhibitions, collaborations, film and commissions locally and abroad.

John Daley is a published poet and criminal defense lawyer specializing in death penalty defense. His latest publication is The Poetry of Sappho, with Page duBois, accompanied by the art of painter Julie Mehretu (Arion Press, 2011). His law credits include defending Viet Nam War protestors and involvement in the Attica trials following the deadly prison riot and massacre in 1971.

Jim Gittum is an artist and composer whose credits include music production for West Coast hip-hop legends, including Tupac Shakur. After forming his own company in 2007 and debuting his own album entitled “The Vision” he continues to collaborate with other artists, television and faith-based organizations to share is musical talent.

Curve Line Space is a Los Angeles gallery that features drawings and provides art services. Tim Yalda, gallery owner and musician, also produces a series of specially curated musical performances called Elastic Hour.


Photography: Xavier Fumat
Editing: Kenturah Davis; Keni Arts