It is a collection of powerful, edgy art work – they describe it as “expressive” or “passionate” figuration – by over 50 artists, some of whom have become well known, at least in certain circles, and many of whom remain unknown, marginalized, forgotten, or out of the mainstream.
Read MoreThe paintings share a single attribute, which animates and adds coherence to the collection: they are bold. Even when they are humble or uncertain, they bespeak grandeur.
Read MoreI assume, but am not sure whether the three artists who received this year’s Meyer Family Award for Contemporary Art were selected with a view to showing their work together. Of course, it’s never an easy task to integrate the work of three artists into a coherent exhibition.
Read MoreAlthough the theme is hardly predominant, Johnson’s work clearly touches upon the political history of African-Americans in this country. The work includes poignant scenes of death and despair in the African-American community, and suggestions of the oppression that the community has been subjected to.
Read MoreWard’s “Shelter” is, I thought, the most provocative piece in the show. I’ve included an image with a separate detail shot of the piece. The architecture is so strange.
Read MoreSavery has paired Nicole Dyer with Dave Eassa, another young artist working out of Baltimore. Eassa feels more the commentator to Dyer, the actor.
Read MoreYolanda Wisher attended Lafayette College and later earned her master’s at Temple. She has taught English at Germantown Friends School and served as the Director of Art Education for the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. Wisher is a Hedgebrook Writer-in-Residence, and last year she was a Pew Fellow.
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