I was recently informed that I have been awarded an Artist Residency at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, that will take place this summer. I’m greatly looking forward to the tremendous impact time and space at the residency will have on my practice!
Interview in VoyageBaltimore Magazine!! /
Recently, I sat down with VoyageBaltimore to discuss my journey as an artist. Follow the link below to check out my interview!
I'm a Finalist in the 2024 Bethesda Painting Awards!! /
I was recently named as one of eight finalists in the 2024 Bethesda Painting Awards. This year, there were over 250 applicants across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. I’m extremely excited and grateful to have made it this far in this year’s competition. There will be a public exhibition of all the finalists’ work at Besthesda Urban Partnership’s Gallery B (Downtown Bethesda). Follow the link below for more information!
Interview in Bold Journey Magazine!! /
Recently I sat down with Bold Journey Magazine to discuss some very important issues regarding my studio practice and life in general…follow the link below to check it out!!
The Late, Great LeRoy Foster... /
The Metro Times Detroit just released an excellent article on the work and life of LeRoy Foster; A legendary artist who paved the way for future generations of realist painters in Detroit. I was able to comment on his influence relative to my development, in the article. There is also an incredible exhibition of his work running in conjunction with Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit, titled LeRoy Foster: Solo Show. Follow the links below for the article and information on the fantastic exhibition of his work.
https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/exhibition/leroy-foster-solo-show/
Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit /
On October 28th, Skilled Labor: Black Realism in Detroit opened at the Cranbrook Museum of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The exhibition was beautifully curated by Laura Mott and Mario Moore and features work by myself, Taurus Burns, Cydney Camp, Ijania Cortez, Cailyn Dawson, Bakpak Durden, Conrad Egyir, Jonathan Harris, Sydney G. James, Gregory Johnson, Richard Lewis, Hubert Massey, Mario Moore, Sabrina Nelson, Patrick Quarm, Joshua Ranier, Senghor Reid, Jamea Richmond-Edwards, Rashaun Rucker, and Tylonn J. Sawyer. The exhibition runs through March 3rd, 2024. If you find yourself in Southeast Michigan anytime soon, this exhibition is a must see. Follow the link below for more information.
https://cranbrookartmuseum.org/exhibition/skilled-labor-black-realism-in-detroit/
Check me out at Art on Paper New York!! /
I’m excited to share that Catalyst Contemporary Gallery will be taking a selection of works by myself, Inocencio Jimenez Chino, William S. Dutterer, Artemis Herber, Kei Ito, Ajay Malghan, Caryn Martin, James Von Minor, Natalie Obermaier, and others to Art on Paper New York 2023. The gallery will be exhibiting in Booth D13. The fair runs from September 7th-10th at Pier 36 (299 South St, NYC 10002). Visit the links included in the text for more information on my gallery and the fair. Check it out!!!
Check me out at C. Grimaldis Gallery!! /
I have 2 paintings featured in C. Grimaldis Gallery’s Summer ‘23 exhibition. The show features works by myself, Chul Hyun Ahn, Anthony Caro, Erin Fostel, Grace Hartigan, Heejo Kim, Eugene Leake, Ben Marcin, Jane Manus, Giorgos Rigas, Bill Schmidt, and Alexey Titarenko. Summer ‘23 runs through September 16th. Check it out!!!
Solo Exhibition Coming Soon!! /
On January 21st, 2023 my solo exhibition titled The Tie that Binds opens at the Harmony Hall Arts Center in Fort Washington, Maryland. Follow the link below for details on the opening reception and the run of the exhibition.
Check me out in "Manifest Presence" at Catalyst Contemporary Gallery!! /
My work is currently on display alongside Damon Arhos, Joan Cox, William S. Dutterer, Kate Kretz, and Thiang Uk in Manifest Presence at Catalyst Contemporary (Baltimore, MD). This exhibition of contemporary figurative painting runs through January 7th. A review of the exhibition is included in the article linked below. Check it out!!
Image courtesy of Catalyst Contemporary
Image Courtesy of Catalyst Contemporary
Image Courtesy of Catalyst Contemporary
Check me out at Art Miami 2022!! /
As a newly added artist to Catalyst Contemporary Gallery’s roster (Baltimore, MD) I’ll have work being exhibited in Art Miami 2022. My work will be displayed in booth AM 544 alongside works by Damon Arhos, Alberto Cavalieri, Se Jong Cho, William S. Dutterer, Sebastian Martorana, and Kate Norris. I’m so excited to have this opportunity! Follow the links below for more information…
https://www.catalystcontemporary.com/artmiami2022
https://www.artmiami.com/dealerdetails/923/catalyst-contemporary
Detroit Expat Artists: Homecoming!! /
On September 23rd, Detroit Expat Artists: Homecoming opened at the Detroit Artists Market. The exhibition was curated by Stephanie James and Elizabeth Youngblood and features work by myself, McArthur Binion, Melvin Clark, Al Loving, Artis Lane, Joshua Newth (postcard image), and a host of other artists who were cultivated by Detroit. The exhibition runs through October 22nd!
Check out my current solo exhibition, titled "The Eye of the Tiger"!! /
I am excited to be a part of The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) second installation of the Emerge Baltimore artist series at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, curated by Kirk Shannon-Butts. The second installment of this series features me, visual artist Bria Sterling-Wilson, and glass artists Zach Wade and Mitchell Noah.All four artists’ narratives will unfold simultaneously across the three galleries at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower from June 9 – August 28, 2022, with an opening reception on Thursday, June 9.The Emerge Baltimore artist exhibition series is a continuation of BOPA’s efforts to raise the profiles of promising Baltimore artists, along with the city itself, as a vibrant destination for working creatives.In the Mezzanine Gallery my exhibition, “The Eye of the Tiger,” is based on my love of martial arts, juxtaposing conflict and resilience.
Portrait of Elijah Cummings Installed in its Permanent Home!! /
On April 27th, 2022 the portrait I made of the great, Representative Elijah Cummings was installed in its permanent home at JHU’s Milton S. Eisenhower Library. Follow the links below to read about the event.
Elijah Cummings, oil and aerosol on canvas, 36in x 48in, 2021
Solo Exhibition Opening 3/12/2022 at Baltimore's Eubie Blake Cultural Center!! /
My latest solo exhibition titled Embracing, opens on 3/12/22 at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center in Baltimore. The opening reception is from 6pm~8pm. There will be an Artist Talk at 2pm on 4/2/22. The Eubie Blake Cultural Center is located at 847 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD, 21201.
New American Paintings, Issue #154 now available online!! /
New American Paintings Issue #154 is now available online. Follow the link below to see my work included in an incredible survey of contemporary painting by artists residing in the Southern United States!
Commissioned portrait of the Honorable Elijah E. Cummings for Johns Hopkins University!! /
Last summer, I was chosen by a panel consisting of JHU faculty, admin, students, and Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings to create a portrait of the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings to be displayed permanently/prominently at the University’s Milton S. Eisenhower Library. The piece was unveiled on 1/20/2022 at Henderson Hopkins Elementary/Middle School. Explore the links below for several stories on the unveiling and other events to follow.
https://hub.jhu.edu/.../elijah-cummings-portrait-unveiled/
Mural at Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards!! /
I was recently invited by artist, Ernest Shaw to join him in the creation of a mural at Camden Yards that pays tribute to the Baltimore’s Negro League team (and the Negro Leagues overall). Special thanks to artist/muralist, Gaia and the Baltimore Orioles! Follow the link below to check out the interview Ernest and I did about the process of creating the mural.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUYLYXLJBBF/?utm_medium=share_sheet
Check me out in "Mirror in the Dark" (curated by Juana Williams), beginning July 24th!! /
I was recently juried into the Visionary Art Collective’s online exhibition titled, Mirror in the Dark. The exhibition will be on view at https://www.visionaryartcollective.com/ beginning July 24th.
Check out my interview on the "Getting To The Truth In This Art" Podcast!! /
I was recently interviewed by host, Rob Lee on the Getting To The Truth In This Art Podcast. I had a really great time and I’m honored to have been included in the long list of great interviews on this podcast!
Check it out, here: https://gettingtothetruthinthisart.transistor.fm/episodes