A few weeks ago, I made a decision to start doing weekly posts on my site. Not that I think everyone is really sitting around waiting to hear what I have to say but, as an artist it is important to put thought into the work you are making and be conscious of what the decisions you make with your work are communicating (or not). Right now, I have a lot going on, and writing about it is a good way to keep myself on track, and engage with anyone who happens to take an interest.
Obviously, I have already failed.
It has been weeks since I have published a blog post so, I am going to publicly state my goal so that it becomes a bit more tangible. Before I got off track with my goal of weekly posts, I started writing a little about preparing for this show but, I never finished the piece. I think in this case, putting the post off may have been a blessing in disguise because, while I have a lot to say, this show speaks best for itself.
My last text message painting is headed down to Miami this week and, will be included in a show that opens at the end of the month and includes a reception during Art Basel week. Now, I am not someone who is against the important aspect of commerce in art but, during a week when so many exhibitions will focus primarily on commerce, I am proud that my piece will be in a show that has something to say.
Details, along with a few teasers from the show below.
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what’s INSIDE HER never dies… a Black Woman’s Legacy.
Nov 30th, 2015 – Feb 28th, 2016
Panel: Wednesday, Dec 2nd 1pm
Artist Reception: Saturday, Dec 5th, 10pm- till
294 NW 54th Street
Little Haiti, Miami 33127 954.235.4758
Patrick Earl Hammie – “F.B.J.” – oil on linen(Miami, FL) October 2015 – Yeelen Gallery presents what’s INSIDE HER never dies…a Black Woman’s Legacy, a group exhibition curated by Karla Ferguson and in collaboration with Poets & Artists Magazine; on view through Art Basel Miami Beach week from November 30 to February 28, 2016. Bringing together a select group of like-minded artists, curators and cultural tastemakers, Yeelen celebrates the legacy and influence of the Black Woman.
“what’s INSIDE HER never dies…” will mark the three-year anniversary of Yeelen Gallery and will include a compelling body of 25 artist/activists including: Sylvia Parker Maier, Tim Okamura, Joseph Adolphe, Jerome Soimaud, and Numa Perrier. Yeelen’s annual Art Basel reception will be Saturday, December 5th from 10 pm-till attracting one of the largest constituencies of artists and influencers outside of the usual fair grounds; this gathering has become the ultimate expression of creativity during Miami Art Week.
“We are proud to pay homage to the beauty and resiliency of the Black Woman, we aim to continue to fight for her rights and equal respect,” said Karla Ferguson, gallery owner and director. The exhibit will present through portraiture, drawing, photography and installation, the beauty and the emotions of these heroines whom inspire us generation after generation.
Judith Peck – “Pulled Over” – oil and plaster on boardArtists include:
- Ayo Akinwande
- Christie Neptune
- Debra Balchen
- Erica Elan Ciganek
- Hattie Mae Williams and Loni Johnson
- James Clover
- Jerome Soimaud
- Joseph Adolphe
- Judith Peck
- Marco Gallotta
- Mariette Allen Pathy
- Naima Green
- Nick Ward
- Numa Perrier
- Patrick Earl Hammie
- Rodney Ewing
- Shie Moreno
- Susanne Mitchell
- Sylvia Parker Maier
- Tim Lowly
- Tim Okamura
- Victoria Selbach
- Taha Clayton
Joseph Adolphe – “Fragile” – oil on canvasYeelen Gallery – 294 NW 54th Street – Little Haiti, Miami – 954.235.4758