HARMONY - Solo Exhibition

“HARMONY” (Solo Exhibition) opened October 18th, 2024 at 833 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL from 6-10pm

Up-close detail shot of “Promised Land”

"Harmony" acknowledges human nature and how unity brings people together despite their differences. To achieve true harmony in our society, we must first nurture our relationships and ourselves by tending to the things that bring us joy and fulfillment. Whether it's our family, friends, or our passion, we must give these things the time and attention they deserve.

Cropped photo of “Mending the Village”

In our lives, we all work tirelessly to build relationships and maintain the things that we hold dear. From our families to our friends, to the hobbies that bring us joy, we invest time, effort, and love into nurturing these connections. These bonds serve as the foundation to our lives, giving us support, comfort, and a sense of belonging.

Just like a beautifully constructed building, relationships must be carefully tended to in order to thrive. We must constantly work to protect and shelter one another from harm. This means dedicating time to really listen to one another and be there in times of need.

-Dates and times-

Fri, Oct 18, 2024

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT

Sat, Oct 19, 2024

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Sun, Oct 20, 2024

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Mon, Oct 21, 2024

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT

Cropped portrait from “A Beloved Sisterhood”

Front Left-side of gallery space (833 N Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, IL)

Back area of exhibition space

Street view of exhibition space

 

“Sanctuary” Acrylic on Canvas 48×80 inches

“Seekers” Acrylic on panel-board 48×60 inches

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Graphite on paper (from left to right):  “All in a Day’s Work”, “Sprout & Flourish”, “Tight-Knit”

ADRIFT

Group solo shows in the Lancaster Museum of art and history.

“Don’t Rock the Boat” Acrylic and Aerosol paint on Aluminum panel

Group solo shows hosted at Lancaster Museum of Art and History and curated by Thinkspace Projects. Each artist filled a room with a new body of work.

The show opened at the Lancaster Museum on Sept. 12, 2020 as a part of, “The New Vanguard III" exhibition, also including solo shows from @kevinpetersonart @kathyagerard @alexgarantart & the "Small Victory" group show.

“A Heavy Burden” Acrylic on Aluminum panel

“Adrift,” tells the story and pays tribute to the journey of enslaved African American ancestors to America and the hardships they faced along their unpleasant voyage and once they hit American soil. Along the way, they experienced evil and inhumane events that transpired for many years. With their resilience, determination, and hope, they overcome and that spirit still exists in our hearts and souls today.

“Catch & Release” Acrylic & Aerosol paint on Aluminum panel

DECONSTRUCTED

“Deconstructed” opened May 2nd, 2020 at Thinkspace Projects in Los Angeles, CA

“Deconstructed” was a visualization of one’s self identity and the fragmented way many view themselves. It delves into our many dreams and thoughts (good or bad) and displays how we feel or overcome these emotions.

Pain and turmoil may surround us in this world, but it’s how we live and work through it that makes it worthwhile. We need to take the time to relax, regroup, and focus on ourselves and take better care of one another.

The youth is crying out and they want their voices to be heard and projected outward. Many don’t know how to speak up for themselves, but then again, many adults would probably ignore their requests. This only causes the children to bottle up their emotions and if they never get the help, love, and support, they unravel.

I started painting for this exhibition during the beginning of the pandemic. It was a very strange time and the world around me seemed to be falling apart. My surroundings changed and everything looked unrecognizable. People had their faces covered, political divide was at an all time high, and paranoia was everywhere. A few of my family and friends were struggling tremendously and some couldn’t handle the new reality.

I wanted this show to display those chaotic times while exposing the emotions and mental state of many who were not having the best time during that year. It was a time where we had to prioritize what was important in our lives and hold on to what’s dear, while trying not to go crazy.

Click on the button below to read my interview with Sour Harvest for “Deconstructed!”

OFF TO THE RACES

“Off to the Race”, my second solo exhibition opened April 26th, 2019 at LineDot Editions in Chicago, IL

“Stranded” Acrylic on Panel-board

“Off to the Races” featured 21 new works inspired by the 60s cartoon classic, “Wacky Races” and the literal rat race of life.

Everyone’s constantly on the move and relentlessly competing to be better than the next. It can be extremely tiresome when you’re always working hard and have little time for leisure, but in our society, once a higher status is achieved you’re ultimately rewarded, even if you feel burnt out.

We have to find joy in the small things, especially if we want some form of escapism or true happiness, but in the meantime we have to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and get back to riding.

“Humble Beginnings” 

“No Surrender”

CHERISH THE DAYS

“Cherish the Days” My debut solo show opened October 12th, 2018 at LineDot Editions

“Cherish the Days” served as a celebration of nostalgia, imagination, and pride. There are bits and pieces of fun and whimsy throughout each piece and each one has a different story or lesson that is being told. This was my first solo exhibition ever, so I wanted to have some fun and create whatever visual I wanted. The art styles varied from simple to extremely complex and almost chaotic. The color palette is an array of hues and I wanted the entirety of show to almost look like a rainbow.

It brings me back to Lisa Frank folders, early morning cartoons, and cereal.

TIMELAPSE

Works in progress videos during my painting sessions.

Nov. 1, 2023. Portrait process of young girl with cartoon beads.

September 13th, 2023. “The Fun is Over” Acrylic on Aluminum panel.

 

April 9th, 2023. Timelapse of Acrylic Portrait on Linen

 

March 27th, 2023. Timelapse of my chrysanthemum painting process. Acrylic on gesso board panel. “Retribution”