Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Brilliance Exposed
Speaker
Alexis Dixon
Coordinator
Steve Clarey
A touring photographic exhibition and educational initiative, "Brilliance Exposed" celebrates Americans of color whose achievements in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) have the potential to change our world. Through striking black-and-white photography and compelling narratives, it illuminates often overlooked contributions, fostering an understanding of intellectual excellence across our communities.
Paired with a 16-week curriculum, "Brilliance Exposed" empowers students of color to recognize and express their own brilliance. The initiative invites audiences to consider how representation, narrative and creation can transform learning and foster excellence without borders.
Paired with a 16-week curriculum, "Brilliance Exposed" empowers students of color to recognize and express their own brilliance. The initiative invites audiences to consider how representation, narrative and creation can transform learning and foster excellence without borders.
Speaker Bio
Presenter: Born in Guyana, Alexis Dixon is a mediator, executive coach and producer of "Brilliance Exposed." This is the third in his trilogy of socially reflective art exhibitions, following "Deconstructing Ageism " and "My Sister's Voice." A longtime San Diego resident, Alexis' approach to conflict and growth was influenced by his father, Eric Gairy, Grenada's first prime minister. The author of an upcoming book, Conflict as an Invitation to Self-Reflection, Alexis is passionate about exposing brilliance, whether it's found in leadership, art or life