Delusions of Grandeur: Ascension

Shaunté Gates

Amber Robles-Gordon

Jamea Richmond-Edwards

Shaunté Gates

In my dreams II. 2011

Amber Robles-Gordon

Peacock. 2011

Jamea Richmond-Edwards Revealation. 2011

Parish Gallery Exhibition: August 19- September12, 2011

Reception: August 19, 2011 6-8pm

WASHINGTON, DC- Parish Gallery, in conjunction with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is pleased to present an exhibition by three artists – Shaunté Gates, Jamea Richmond-Edwards and Amber Robles-Gordon, “Delusions of Grandeur: Ascension”. This show will open with a reception from 6:00-8:00 pm on Friday, August 19th, and will run through September 16th, 2011.

This exhibition is the result of an artistic dialog about the “delusions of grandeur” they each possess in order to continue progressing in their careers and most importantly in their artwork. Ascension, the act of rising to an important position or a higher level, is the theme adapted for this current body of work. Each artist presents their individual interpretation of the act of ascending.

Artists Shaunté Gates work combines multiple processes and genres, by taking appropriations and gestures from pop culture and print media which are combined to create elusive narratives. Gate’s works seduce us into an imaginary world of juxtaposition and fantasy, a place when the contradictions of culture and the human psyche are collided. His mixed media paintings capture the beauty in subjects that may appear bleak to the average eye at first glance. Gates ideas are derived from the pain, joy, and the beautiful way everything universally is connected.

Jamea Richmond-Edwards work explores the contradictions of female and cultural identity and with reference to Greek Mythology, African folklore and international fashion. Richmond- Edwards examine how mythologies from ancient times translate into today’s culture and time allegorically. Her figures are empowered by their survivalist adaptation to circumstance. Their sharp features are inspired by both high fashion models and the everyday women in her community.

Amber Robles-Gordon mixed media artworks draw upon her journey through motherhood, genealogy, healing, and being alive today. They represent her technical and scholarly growth as an artist, and are supported by her professional development in the Washington, DC area. Her two- and three-dimensional pieces it within an expansive notion of painting and sculptural form. She uses stretched canvas to support an accumulation of media in low- or sharp-relief. These assemblages require a close look to interpret their individual parts. Collectively, these parts form a visual energy comprised of the previous “lives” of the objects, their former owners, and the artist’s hand.

Parish Gallery primarily, but not exclusively, represents contemporary visual artists of significance from Africa and the African Diaspora. In selecting art and artists, Parish Gallery exercises high ethical, curatorial and market selection standards, catering to the spirit of social preservation and regeneration in collecting the art. Parish Gallery is open Tuesday thru Saturday from noon to 6:00 PM or by appointment.

Parish Gallery

1054 31 Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20007

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Contact:

Gwen Parish

(202) 944-2310

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Michelle and Michael Singletary @ Parish Gallery

REMINDER


In less than two weeks, Friday, March 19th you can witness an unusual and fun art exhibit by two extraordinary African American artists, Michelle and Michael Singletary. They are a husband and wife art team, who are transplanted New York artists, living in Maryland for less than a year. This will be their first exhibit in Washington DC in over 40 years, when they both received a proclamation from the city of Washington DC declaring, "March 30,1987, Michelle and Michael Singletary DAY." They have a huge New York following of collectors, patrons and art lovers. Their work has been seen on the "Cosby Show", in Spike Lee movies, and featured in Ebony Magazine. Come early. The exhibit is family friendly and features a 7 foot painting tribute to Michael Jackson.

Parish Gallery is proud to present the artworks of Michelle & Michael Singletary in an exhibition entitled, "Music, Dance, and Michael Jackson". This show will open with a reception from 6:00 ­ 8:00 pm on Friday, March 19th and will run through April 13, 2010. Their exhibition is dedicated to Michelle¹s father, Richard S. Nero, Sr. who recently passed.




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Celebrating 50 Years of Fine Artists and Art

Washington DC area chapter (DCNCA) celebrates the 50th Anniversary of The National Conference of Artists (NCA)

The organization is the first National Volunteer and Professional organization in continued existence founded in March 1959 started by Dr. Margaret Burroughs, devoted to the creation promotion and education of art by African American fine artists. NCA artists membership consist of all levels of fine arts, masters, emerging and beginners, whose art and history have made significant contributions to national and international art in history.

This exhibition will include the following artists:

Ana Maria Allen, Kwabena Ampofo-Anti, Daniel T. Brooking, Gloria A. Bradley, Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs, Dr. Floyd Coleman, Dr. David C. Driskell, Dr. Sandra Epps, Claudia “Aziza Gibson-Hunter, Margo Humphrey, Larry B. Joseph, Gloria C. Kirk, Serenity Knight, E. J. Montgomery, F. Magruder Murry, Bruce McNeil, Norman Parish, Donte Player, Rachel Pope, Amber Robles-Gordon, Malia Kai Salaam-Steeple, Emma Smith, Frank Smith, George “Shoman” Smith, Willard Taylor, Derrek, Vaughn


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