Austin photographer’s work will be featured at The Gallery at Central Library

From Feb. 15 through April 21, a solo exhibition by Austin photographer Leta Harrison will be on display at The Gallery at Central Library. In “Black Girls Don’t Wear Red Lipstick,” she trains her camera on Black women who use self-expression as a form of activism. The show is curated by Keyheira Keys and Whitney Hamilton of the arts alliance Of Color Atx. In Harrison’s joyous, bold photographic prints, she showcases women reclaiming their power, challenging oppressive beauty standards and stifling stereotypes. An opening reception that’s free and open to the public is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 15, with a spoken word performance by Christa Brown and music by DJ Lauren Light. And a Black History Month celebration is planned for 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24, with an inspiring spoken word event and a thought-provoking writing workshop.