About: I am an African American artist who works primarily in printmaking, painting, fiber and ceramics. I love to do African inspired art and sculpture. I like the fashion from Africa and the graphic designs. I want to make quilts inspired by African cultures. I think it’s good to make stuff from the old days. Because people don’t make those things anymore. I think it’s good to bring back old styles of art and craft. Art is about remembering for me. It comes to my mind that we should remember our ancestors. It’s about the things you have that you can be thankful for. I remember Dr King and Rosa Parks and the old ways and the way they showed us. There is power in learning history. Celebrating Black hair is important to me and exploring it in my clay sculptures of Black people. Black cultural icons are important to my practice also, especially Aretha Franklin. Aretha inspired a lot of people and showed herself in a good way.
I think I am a beautiful artist. I would like to end my statement by thanking all of my facilitators at NIAD for supporting me.
1. “African Mask” (S0113) glazed ceramics 4 x 9 x 3” $80 2. “Rosa Parks” (D8329) serigraph on paper 16 x 13” $40 3. “The Doll” (S0321) embroidery on fabric, polyester stuffing and mixed media 16 x 8 x 1” NFS
About: Born in Oakland, California my creative journey was clear early in life because my Grandmother and Mother believed that all children are born with a unique gift, I was blessed to unwrap my gift when I was about 61/2 years old. Initially utilizing graphite pencil, pen and ink, printmaking and soft pastel, later my work evolved into mix media to bring about multi-dimension; as well as a sense of rhythm and grace in abstract forms. To view my work is to experience the association between beauty and love. To bring three energies together in the moment-physical, spiritual and emotional- is my fundamental artistic expression. I have exhibited in hundreds of juried festivals, exhibits, and galleries throughout the country. Visitors from countries such as South Africa, Japan, Australia, France, the United Kingdom, and China have chosen my work to adorn their homes in their native lands. Collectors include Randy Crawford, Nancy Wilson, Tom Skerit and William Allen Young.
RECENT EXHIBITS INCLUDE: Art of The African Diaspora, 2020-present Red Umbrellas Open Air Fine Art Gallery, 2005-present The Art of Living Black, 1996-2019 Evolve Gallery, 2011- 2012 East Bay Municipal Utility District, Solo show, 2011 San Pablo Arts Gallery, 2011 African American Arts & Culture Complex, 2011 The City of Oakland Craft & Cultural Arts Gallery, Solo show, 2008 Stanford University, Group show, 2006 AWARDS The Art of Living Black (Richmond Art Center), Artist of the Year Award, 2017 Best Display, Pan African Film & Art Festival, 2004 Artist Honoree, County of Los Angeles, 2004 Certificate of Recognition, California Legislature Assembly, 2004
Bio: Arthur Norcome lives in Hercules, Ca, and is originally from Philadelphia, PA. While growing up in Philadelphia he was introduced to Mondrian and Frank Lloyd Wright, two creators who remain some of his greatest influences. After earning his BFA in Illustration from California College of the Arts he spent a few years designing logos and book illustrations. In the last few years, Arthur has rekindled his love of abstract art. His technical use of watercolor places a high emphasis on graphic elements and color saturation to convey thoughts and emotions. Arthur has recurring yearly shows with the Art of the African Diaspora and the Invisible Atelier and other venues.
Artist statement: My abstract paintings are an exploration of control vs chaos. I make use of watercolors’ natural luminosity and pair bold strokes with blocks of color to produce a structure that counterbalances the mediums’ desire to run free.
About: In what seems but the blink of an eye, I find myself in life’s season of winter. Yet, somehow, with a reborn burst of creative energy, I have discovered springtime, the season of renewal. It is a curious, but delightful paradox.
Photography allows me to unleash my imagination and creativity and to harvest my passion for life. Photographers capture light; that is what a camera does. The art of photography is the deliberate manipulation of light to create an image for the viewer to interpret. Photography has given me “new eyes” with which to see our world and opened my heart to perceive the beauty that surrounds us. From photorealistic to the abstract, from nature to the creations of mankind, there are endless images to be captured and limitless opportunities for unleashing the imagination, to trigger thought and to nourish the soul.
Ancestral Shadows Artist’s Statement Ancestral Shadows I, II and III are part of a series I created as an homage to the collections of the now-closed Dapper Museum in Paris where figurative art carvings of the Dogon people from Burkina Faso and Mali in West Africa were exhibited. The Dapper was a special place in Paris for us.
When we learned of the impending closure of the museum, we visited one last time in the summer of 2017. Creating memories of the Dapper and its exhibitions by directly photographing the artwork felt uninspired and inappropriate. I decided to capture the essence of the work by photographing shadows they cast upon the walls and floors of the space. Using shadows as the main subjects, I created unique images that interpret the essence of Musée Dapper and the Dogon collection.
Biography Gene Dominique lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Gene’s explorations in photography include a deep dive into a variety of genres including documentary, abstract, still-life and portraiture. He has exhibited around the Bay Area and internationally. His current work includes the long-term documentary series called Still Here – African American Farmers in the 21st Century, which is a study of the contemporary life of Black farmers.
Volunteerism is an important part of Gene’s art practice. In 2016 he founded CameraAngels, a donation program that solicits used cameras and related gear for young people in the Bay Area. Gene serves on the board of directors of San Francisco Camerawork.
Gene says he frequently returns to a quote by the photojournalist Gordon Parks for inspiration: “You know, the camera is not meant just to show misery.”
More info: Gene Dominique is a photographer and master printer. All of his original works are created in editions of five. For more information, commissions and purchases contact Mr. Dominique at GeneDominiquePhotography@gmail.com.
About: Andrea McCoy Harvey received her formal art training at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff an HBCU, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education in 1995. She is obtaining a Masters Degree in Fine Arts at the Academy of Art San Francisco. Andrea is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and a Public School Art Teacher for Emery Unified School District. Andrea’s Art teaching experience has been her primary career for over twenty two years. She has taught grade levels K-12. Andrea is an emerging new Artist that brings a powerful message with her Art. Andrea’s portrait series delivers a commanding statement for women of color and women empowerment.
Andrea McCoy Harvey’s most recent exhibitions are located in Northern California. Andrea’s art work was chosen out of 12,000 submissions by the de Young Museum in San Francisco to exhibit her work in the de Young Open Exhibition. Andrea has shown her work at The Abrams Claghorn Gallery in Albany, Ca., The Impact Hub, Oakland, Ca., The Booker T. Washington Community Center San Francisco, Square Head Qtrs, San Francisco, FaceBook Head Qtrs Menlo Park, Richmond Art Center and The District Oakland Wine Bar. Andrea has also recently opened her own art studio in Emeryville that will allow children and adults to create, explore and enjoy their interest for the visual arts. She offers art classes for children, summer art camps and non profit organizations that are looking to incorporate art into their programs.
More info: If you are interested in purchasing original works of art or giclee prints please email me at artbyandrea4@gmail.com or go to my website to click on my online store.
“Slice of Life”, February 9 – March 5, 2021 (in-person show) San Francisco Woman Art Gallery 2021 – San Francisco, CA https://sfwagallery.square.site/shop/64
“Black History Month Exhibit”, February 11 – March 1, 2021 (in-person show) Pottery Barn, 1436 Stoneridge Mall Rd e114, Pleasanton
About: Ron Calime is a photo artist and multi-disciplined CAD Design Drafter, who has worked on projects from the far reaches of space, and to the ocean’s abyss. From his use of a T-Square to the everyday usage of Computer Aided Design. He has learned what it means to capture “Moments in Time”, as a photo artist. By seeing colors, shapes, and movement that can only be captured and frozen in time.
Ron captures, clouds, reflections, colors, and movement. As an avid music fan, having played French horn, trumpet, and trombone, he sees colors in sound. Having an interest in the study of horology, Ron used the working of technology, engineering, and art to form the mechanism of tracking time, which helped him to evolve his creative intellect.
About: I am a lover of all things yarn, a crochet artist who creates wearable art inspired by the African Diaspora. I began my journey of crochet by sitting at the foot of my next door neighbor who created beautiful crocheted pieces with thread, I would watch her for hours. Crochet was my hobby while raising my two beautiful children Antoniya and David, then in 2010 DoubleTake Creations was born. My imagination and the love of African art influenced and guided my fingers and the passion grew. I was featured in the premier issues of Urban Style California and have participated in the Alameda Art Festival, Laurel Street World Fair, Festival at the Lake and Jack London Vendor Walk.
More info: You can contact me for special orders at doubletakecreations@rocketmail.com, on Instagram @doubletakecreations and Facebook at DoubleTake Creations.
Special events: A virtual satellite artist talk and exhibit is available on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/R5EEKDB1c2E
About:
JOHN B. BROUSSARD FINE ARTIST: DRAWINGS PAINTINGS SCULPTURE
John B. Broussard is a second generation native of Oakland California. He started drawing at age 7 after his family moved to a new neighborhood where he did not have any friends with which to play. Broussard describes Art as his “first love” because it provided an avenue through which he could occupy time and fill the void that would otherwise have been consumed playing with other children. One day his mother, the late Maybelle L. Broussard, was surprised to discover him drawing horses. After this discovery she exposed him to art making activities including a ceramics class at Mills College and a painting class at Mosswood Park. Largely self-taught, Broussard took two Special Art Classes at King Jr. High School and another art class at Bishop O’Dowd High School. More extensive exposure to studio art classes came many years later when he attended U.C. Berkeley as an Art major.
Excluding his time at U.C. Berkeley, Broussard’s most prolific art making activity occurred during his youth. There were protracted periods of time when he did very little art or none throughout his adult life. He had succumbed to the pressures of the work world which was generally not art related and very consuming. In 2018 Broussard retired from the field of education and then became immersed in doing art again. He is pleased to be able to participate in the Art of the African Diaspora this year as he continues art projects.
Frederick Douglass, Indigenous and The General (Harriet Tubman) sculptures are available for casting options (e.g. plaster, resin, and or bronze).
The General is the largest of the three busts measuring 24″h X 10.5″w X 12″d. (Note: A current photograph will become available after the mold is complete.)
For more information contact call: 510 778-1927 or email: brojoh123@comcast.net
About: I was born in Berkeley, CA. and raised in Oakland, CA. My uncle did art projects with me as a child and I was good with math. I was introduced to drafting, so I applied to U.C. Berkeley and graduated with a Masters Degree in Architecture. Now, I am a retiree from The Port of Oakland. While working at The Port of Oakland, it was suggested that I take some graphic design courses. That opened another door. Now I do some freelance work.
During my free time, I do ceramics and work with bamboo. I refer to my ceramics as “clay babies” and my bamboo art as “Ancestral Poles”. The ancestral poles can tell a story or be decorative. I am honored that my ceramics were published in Essence Magazine and San Francisco Business Times to name a few. And some of my work is in the private collections of Susan Taylor and Jill Scott.
We all feel something when we view art. It can range from feeling love, peace, racial issues, empowerment… Each piece has been inspired by someone or some event in my life. I try to translate that feeling, that experience into a visual for all to enjoy. My hope is that you feel it. This is my gift to you. From my spirit to yours.
