Celebrating Our Differences
I was mesmerized by the work of Nigerian artist, Chinedu Chidebe, haunting, yet spiritual, revolutionary, yet peace- provoking. “Alignment” was the subject and piece that beckoned me to place his artwork in this issue. Such a worthy intention, to be aligned. Welcome, Chinedu Chidebe. – Victorine Artist statement…
Can moments be measured? The way minutes can? Is there a clock somewhere With a moment hand? Some moments are heavenly And some are from hell. There are moments meant to be secret, And others that you must tell. The one destined for all to know, The…
It was the black dog. He looked as though he was sculptured from a familiar image, and that sculpting was passionate to the artist. To think that repurposing can produce such whimsical objects is what makes creativity breathe. We welcome Desmond Andrew Alsosa Ugiabe to the family of…
Quilting true history; that’s what Jonathan Cain does with the initial impact of his exhibition of quilts. I asked him to speak to his feelings about inclusion and true narrative. Indeed, an example of critical race theory. – Victorine When you hear the word ‘quilts,’ what is conjured…
His post of the featured image, Boat Park ii, 56 x 76 cm, Watercolor, made me gasp. Immediately, I was within the movement of the water and the captivating boats navigating their way home, from fishing, from the city, from wherever. So compelling his work, I asked him…
Mosaic is an ancient and sacred art form. Maybe it’s the iridescent light transmitted by each piece and that each piece is cut and intentionally placed to light the subject. In churches that light is illuminated; In Jacques P. Jackson’s designs, that light dances in the contemporary bodies…
Sometimes, I wait. I watch, OOMeasure, OOAllow, OOAssimilate. Sometimes, I reframe. Perhaps my perspective needs adjustment. How is my time best spent? Now? I don’t know how to get it back. Action is not always called for. Sometimes, I wait. — Tekla A. Syers resides in…
As African drummers/dancers, we look for unique fabrics for creating clothing. This artist creates prints that dance, and Garden Spices asked for a glimpse into the studio of Oluwasegun Adeogun Owa. – Victorine Artist Statement My name: Oluwasegun Adeogun Owa, and I am a textile artist. I am…
“Sometimes when you’re in a dark place you think you’ve been buried but you’ve actually been planted” – Sena Tues About Me !! Kwabena, Sena Alexander was born on September 23, 1978, at Korle Bu, but comes from the Volta region of Ghana and presently resides…
May 17, 2020 Autumn is here. I see it in my copper skin. In my glistening eyes. In the bamboo scarf that begs to hug me tighter. Autumn is here. But you are nowhere near here. You’re somewhere, Where spring beckons you to life that demands every ounce…