Project Overview

 
 

OH SAY CAN YOU SEE |MIKE EASTON | HILLYER I&A | WASHINGTON DC | CURATION

OH, SAY CAN YOU SEE IS A COLLECTION OF MIXED MEDIA DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS BODY OF WORK IS TO REMIND THE VIEWER OF THE DANGERS OF INSENSIBILITY. IN THIS EXHIBITION, ARTIST MIKE EASTON WELCOMES THE INDIVIDUAL TO REFLECT ON THEIR OWN PERSONAL VIEWS AND FEELINGS.  EASTON USES THE ART OF METAPHYSICS AS A PHILOSOPHY TO EXPLORE GOOD AND EVIL AS A FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPT IN HIS WORK.  EASTON MAKES USE OF METAPHORS AND ALLEGORIES USING VISUALS, SYMBOLS, AND REPRESENTATION TO COMMUNICATE WITH HIS AUDIENCE. THE ARTIST’S ULTIMATE DESIRE IS THAT THE VIEWER WILL WALK AWAY FROM HIS WORK WITH THE DESIRE TO ENGAGE IN COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS THAT WILL INVOKE CHANGE AND EMPOWERMENT.

MIKE EASTON, (B. WASHINGTON, DC) IS A PAINTER, RETIRED DEPARTMENT CHAIR OF DUKE ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AFTER 18 YEARS, RETIRED PG COUNTY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATOR, AND FORMER HOWARD UNIVERSITY FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT STUDENT TEACHER. IN THE LAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, HE DEVELOPED YOUNG ARTISTS WHILE WORKING AS A PROFESSIONAL FINE ARTIST. HE EARNED HIS BFA AND MFA DEGREES FROM HOWARD UNIVERSITY’S COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS (CHADWICK A. BOSEMAN COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS). HIS EXHIBITS INCLUDE THE SUMNER MUSEUM, PARISH GALLERY, MATTAWOMAN CREEK GALLERY, ELLINGTON SCHOOL OF THE ARTS ALUMNI SHOWS; PEPCO EDISON GALLERY, MARYLAND NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK, AND PLANNING; MARKET FIVE GALLERY; HOOD COLLEGE, BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK, NY; THE ATLANTA ARTS FESTIVAL, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, MANY PRIVATE SHOWINGS FOR COLLECTORS, AND PUBLISHED WORKS, PERSONAL AND COMMERCIAL PROJECTS. HIS MOST RECENT COMMISSION WAS FOR THE DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR RETIRED JUDGE CHARLES B. DAY.

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ARTIST INFORMATION : HTTPS://WWW.ARTIMPACTUSA.ORG/MIKE-EASTON.HTML

 

FEBRUARY ART SALON | TAKE CREATIVE CONTROL x LEX MARIE | ARTIST TALK MODERATOR

Take Creative Control (TCC) is a creator-informed and creator-focused education and advocacy organization building a multicultural community of creator-advocates. Our work is centered on creators whose livelihoods depend on effectively sharing, protecting, and monetizing their work. With education, resources, and community convenings, we build power with creators to advocate against policies and practices that impede their ability to tell their stories, compete in the economy, and collectively thrive.

https://takecreativecontrol.org/about-take-creative-control/

ARTIST

https://www.lexmarie.com


 

SALT EATERS COLLECTOR’S NIGHT | STUDIO HOUSE | BALTIMORE MARYLAND | CO-CURATOR + FACILITATOR

SALT EATERS COLLECTOR’S NIGHT FEATURED MAHARI CHABWERA, JABARI C JEFFERSON, ALLIANNAH HAMILTON, AUSTIN MILES, ANGELIQUE SCOTT, IMANI SHANKLIN ROBERTS, DEWALE ALI, LISA BROWN, ASHA ELANA CASEY, ASA JOHNSON, PAULA MANS, JAMILLA OKUBO, BLAKE PIERRE, CHRISTA PRATT, BRIA STERLING, NASTASSJA SWIFT, TIWA TOPIA, LIONEL FRAZIER WHITE III

CO CURATOR

https://www.maharichabwera.com/salt-eaters-2022

The project featured over 40 works by 18 artists held at 2 locations. 

The opening weekend began with a private viewing of the exhibition at Raunjiba Design Center, and a Collectors Dinner at NoMüNoMü Gallery.