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MCACA grant recipient!

As awardee of a New Leaders grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA), I will be able to continue a portrait documentation project showcasing everyday people from the city of Detroit.

The project, entitled Common Heroes, provides leadership and mentorship opportunities for youth in Detroit through a creative workshop and art exhibition. Starting with a focus on residents of my neighborhood of Southwest Detroit and nearby neighborhood of Del Rey, Common Heroes highlighting individual uniqueness, fosters internal pride for our city, and reminds us all that we have a purpose.

Look out for the upcoming exhibition in July 2015!

If you are interested in being a resident participant or taking part in the youth workshop, or know someone I should reach out to, please contact me at eleventhmetropolis@gmail.com, (313) 437-2112.

Heart Cookies, 2015

This is a painting of my neighbors. They are like family. We go to their weddings, baptisms, birthdays, all of it. I love Mary because she is always laughing and always has time to talk. I went over to take her photo so I could draw a portrait, and I took a few more snapshots of the everyday moments that were happening while I was there. This is a composition made out of 4 snapshots and painted with gouache on a found scrap wood board. It is a scene showing everyday modern life at home.

upcoming exhibition

Ann Arbor Art Center
February 27-March 5th, 2015

Regional Arts Collaboritives Showcase
http://www.annarborartcenter.org/regionalartscollaboritiveshowcase

Opening Reception February 27, 2015 6–9 PM

Mary, 2015. From "Common Heroes" series. Gouache on cardboard. 13 x 16.25 in.

Sending!

Sending to the A.I.R. postcard show Wish You Were Here 13.  111 Front St #228, New York, NY 11201. June 26–July 20, 2014. Opening June 26, 6–9PM.  Thanks to Kathleen for letting me know about the show!