Landscapes of the Mind
June 12, 2025 @ 5:30PM — 8:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Beck Cultural Exchange Center: 1927 Dandridge Ave Knoxville, TN 37915 Get Directions
Artist Lee Walton widely known as American model Binx Walton premier debut multimedia project, Landscapes of the Mind
Landscapes of the Mind is an emotionally resonant project composed of three interconnected elements: a written book, a vinyl record, and a custom high-fidelity sound system designed specifically to unlock the full sonic experience of the audio. The event will also feature a live discussion and Q&A with Yusuf Hassan of Black Mass Publishing, deepening the conversation around emotional transformation and artistic process.
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, May 19, 2025—Artist Lee Walton (widely known as American model Binx Walton) is proud to announce the premiere of her debut multimedia project, Landscapes of the Mind, which will take place for one night only on Thursday, June 12, 2025, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee.
This marks a new chapter for Walton, who steps beyond the world of fashion to share an immersive, introspective experience that blends sound, written word, and sculptural design to explore emotional landscapes, memory, and personal transformation.
Landscapes of the Mind is an emotionally resonant project composed of three interconnected elements: a written book, a vinyl record, and a custom high-fidelity sound system designed specifically to unlock the full sonic experience of the audio. The event will also feature a live discussion and Q&A with Yusuf Hassan of Black Mass Publishing, deepening the conversation around emotional transformation and artistic process.
In Walton’s own words:
“Love’s evolution—whether parental, romantic, platonic, or sentimental—shapes our self-representation I wanted to explore the emotional cycles we suppress and the parts of ourselves we leave unacknowledged in the name of image or societal expectation. Through this work, I examine how love—in all its forms —quietly transforms us. Even long after it ends, love continues to shape our sense of self.”
Attendees will be immersed in an atmosphere of quiet intensity and emotional resonance, guided by Walton’s prose and sound design.
“Beck is devoted to transforming Knoxville's artistic and cultural landscape by providing inspiring and enlightening experiences for our community,” said Rev. Reneé Kesler, President of Beck. “We are honored to collaborate with Lee, an Austin-East High School graduate, as she travels from the vibrant streets of New York to share her debut multimedia project with her beloved hometown of Knoxville.”
A limited number of $60 tickets will be available for purchase online through June 11. Each ticket includes: a vinyl record, exclusive digital listening access, a book, and entry to the evening’s discussion and Q&A with Yusuf Hassan of Black Mass Publishing. Additionally, a limited number of exclusive zines, created in collaboration between Walton and Black Mass Publishing, will also be available for purchase at the event.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Beck Cultural Exchange Center.
Join us for an unforgettable evening that honors creativity, healing, and the enduring impact of personal narrative.
Link to purchase the tickets here.
About the Artist
Lee Walton, widely recognized as American model Binx Walton, is a boundary-pushing creative whose career began on the global runways of the fashion world. Raised predominately, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Walton rose to international acclaim for her unmistakable style and singular presence. Now, she enters a new phase of creative exploration, drawing from personal experience and emotional depth to create immersive works that span sound, text, and spatial design. Landscapes of the Mind marks Walton’s debut as a multimedia artist and signals a deeply personal expansion of her artistic voice—one rooted in vulnerability, reflection, and inner transformation.
About Beck Cultural Exchange Center
The Beck Cultural Exchange Center is a distinguished nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1975, devoted to the preservation and promotion of African American history and culture in East Tennessee. Named in honor of James and Ethel Beck, the center serves as the primary repository for Black history and culture in the region, playing an essential role in acknowledging and honoring the profound contributions of the African American community.
About Black Mass Publishing
Black Mass Publishing is a New York-based independent press and collective dedicated to uplifting the voices and visions of Black artists, writers, and thinkers. Through experimental publications and collaborative projects, the collective challenges traditional publishing models and centers Black narratives across print, performance, and visual culture. Their work serves as a platform for radical imagination, cultural memory, and artistic liberation.
Contacts
Natasha Weber, Next Management
Ngoc Hoang, Next Management
