Project Overview

GENUINE

LIONEL FRAZIER WHITE III KHALEELAH HARRIS JESSICA VALORIS DESMOND BEACH | BRENTWOOD ARTS EXCHANGE |BRENTWOOD, MARYLAND| CURATION

Curated by Asha Elana Casey in honor of Black History Month, Genuine celebrates the depth, resilience, and authenticity of Black artistic expression. Featuring works by Lionel Frazier White III, Khaleelah Harris, Jessica Valoris, and Desmond Beach, this exhibition explores themes of identity, heritage, and truth through a range of materials and perspectives. Genuine highlights the power of storytelling and cultural reflection, offering a compelling tribute to the legacy and future of Black artistry.

 
 

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.

PRESS

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.