Contemporary Art Gallery Online is Celebrating Black History Month
Below please find a short synopsis of the Artists we are Celebrating this year.
Darlene Bevill Darlene was born in Buffalo, New York in 1960. She was raised in a middle-class all white suburban neighborhood. Neither of Darlene’s parents knew much about the world of art. Darlene’s father was a champion Golden Glove boxer and blue-collar steel mill worker. Her mother was a teacher who worked for New York social services. Both parents were shocked and confused when Darlene, at the age of three began spending all her time sketching and drawing. At the age of four Darlene’s mother enrolled her in State University of New York School for the gifted.
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Kathleen Celestin Kathleen Celestin should have been a third-grade dropout. Nothing school related was appealing to her. Without realizing it, her Art teacher, Ms. Kaufmann convinced her to stay in school, through the love of art. While loving to create art, Kathleen did not choose the direct fine arts route in college, but she did take studio art courses whenever she could. She became an Elementary school teacher in a quest to help her students love school, but soon remembered that art was the key to her success at that age. In an attempt to share the love of art that Ms. Kaufmann instilled in her, she went back to school to earn a Master’s degree in Art Education
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Blanca Esther Gomez
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Timothy Hudson Born and raised in Houston, Texas Timothy Hudson attended school within the Fort Bend I.S.D. area. After grade school he attended Prairie View A&M University and earned the B.S. degree of Architecture and a B.S. degree of Construction Science. After obtaining the degrees Timothy Hudson found work within the non-profit sector of construction as a safety coordinator. Work was steady but not fulfilling. Creating unique pieces of art inspired by the universe brought positive energy and motivate Timothy to continue to develop his artistic skillset.
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Charles Lee Currently based in Southern Chester County in Pennsylvania, Charles Lee is a self-taught artist with a passion for painting. Primarily using oils, acrylics, watercolor and spray paint he will often use other mediums to create unique texturized backgrounds. He often uses upcycled materials. His work is best described as Figurative and is inspired by current events and pop culture.
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Danielle Mbenda Danielle Mbenda is a Texas artist, born in Cameroon and based in Austin. with nothing more than passion, a laptop, and a dream. She is a self-taught artist with a strong background in Architecture, IT Software Development, and Therapeutic Art.
As a little girl, I've always had that passion for doing things on my own in a unique way. Rather than going with the same old or following the convention when it comes to my outfits and accessories, I've always been interested in getting something new, unique, that no one hasn't seen before. In fact, I designed my school outfit when I was 12 years old. Transitioning from a young girl to a woman wasn't quite easy with my life experience as a victim of violence. I'm committed to supporting and empowering other victims. The artworks I create are from a cultural perspective. I would like to showcase the fact that there's inherent strength, beauty, and values in African background and heritage. I firmly believe that Culture is the possibility of creating, renewing, and sharing values, the inspiration which increases the vitality of humanity. I believe that valuable cultural exchange is mutual and offers the opportunity for deeper and prolonged commitment between people, and encourages responsible global citizenry.
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Chic Moore Chic Moore is a visual artist based in Brooklyn, New York. One of his favorite themes to explore on canvas is pop culture, especially music, such as the impact of trailblazing musicians and the electricity of such great performers. Many of his portraits reflect his fashion design and sculpting backgrounds through the use of fabrics and accessories, as well as three-dimensional elements. Within his diverse body of work, Chic has also created pieces ranging from mixed media collages to handpainted jackets to retro cartoon art.
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Deborah Ode
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Lashell Rivers LaShell Rivers is a mentally disabled woman with the gift of art and writing,
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Dave Shetsky
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Jessica Travis "Art has always been a hobby for me. During the pandemic my hobby became a stress reliever and a daily practice of self care. During this time I have been introduced to multiple art mediums and this has granted me the ability to practice and perfected my skills. I am very passionate about my art. I just recently started to allow myself to be vulnerable enough to present my artwork to my community. I like to create artwork that inspires. I create pieces that symbolizes unity, strength and support. Color palettes that are pleasing to the eyes and provokes the brain to uses it imagination." ~ J. Travis
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Britnie Watson- Britnie is a versatile Maryland based artist who works with a variety of art mediums. Living near the Chesapeake Bay, her landscapes and acrylic abstract work are inspired by the beauty of nature; often depicting the absence of human presence, liberation (“set free”) and freedom (“being free”). She studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and received a Bachelor's degree in studio art from Goucher College as a fine and performing arts scholar. While attending Goucher, Britnie also studied abroad in Greece where she explored various islands learning Greek history, mythology and art. Some of her interviews and work have been published in magazines such as Art Reveal Magazine, LandEscape Review, Chestnut Review, and many more.
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Katherine Williams Katherine Williams, Visual Artist. "My artistic journey began at age ten. Coloring & sketching for hours. Realizing my giftedness, in 2012, I began sketching for a Boutique. In 2017, I began painting. That is my back story, and here I am today, sharing my best works with others.
The mediums I enjoy are Oil and Acrylic on canvas."
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