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Art by Ashlei Reign: Art of the African Diaspora: Satellite Exhibit at JGGAbout this Event
"STARS AND DIAMOND" paintings by Ashlei Reign
ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA SATELLITE EXHIBIT
MARCH 1 - APRIL 27, 2024
(In the Back Gallery)
Opening Reception: Friday, March 1st | 6-9pm
Artist Talk: Friday, April 5th | 6 - 9pm
I Love Art. I love Music. I love Hip Hop. It's really that simple. I've had no
formal training in regards to the arts, just desire, passion and a willingness to do it. My mother is a painter so I grew up drawing occasionally here and there, but in 2012 I committed to filling the walls of a small studio space with paintings. The catalyst that sparked the art wave in my life was a career ending, work related injury, that resulted in me having back surgery. The art helped me fight through major depression, during my recovery it ultimately gave me new goals to aspire towards. After painting a wide range of subjects (i.e. animals, portraits, butterflies, abstract, etc.) with acrylic paint being my primary medium of choice, I figured I should merge two things I love most which are music and art. I started with Hip Hop and grew to painting a wider range of individuals who have had a significant impact on my life. My goal is to highlight their beauty and use highly saturated colors to symbolize just how colorful our world is.
The Art of Living Black/The Art of the African Diaspora. Now in its 27th year, Art of the African Diaspora (AOTAD) continues to express and celebrate the creative achievements of artists of African descent. This year, over 150 artists showcase their work at Richmond Art Center, as well as in open studios and satellite exhibitions at different venues around the Bay Area.
Joyce Gordon Gallery is a commercial fine art gallery located in the downtown district of Oakland, California. It exhibits art that reflects the social and cultural diversity of the Bay Area and international artists. The aim of the gallery is to respect the creative pursuits of the individual and seeks to make such work accessible to a broad audience. IG/FB @Joycegordongallery406 14th St., Oakland, Ca. 94612 | Wed - Sat 1 - 6pm | http://www.joycegordon.gallery
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14th Street & Broadway, 406 14th St, Oakland, United States
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