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I started researching African and African-American I grew up with an appreciation for the French
art and artifacts during the early 1980s. I bought every Impressionists and spent most of my young adult
illustrative book I could fnd to learn more about the years studying them. It wasn’t until I approached
cultural backgrounds of the artists and the signifcance my 30s that I began to identify our African-American
of the pieces. My husband and I traveled frequently and artists, and I was astounded: astounded that I had
over the years discovered where the more interesting spent many years bypassing some of the most brilliant
and unusual pieces could be found in the States, and artwork on the planet. I am delighted to say that I Bathers by Ellen Powell Tiberino
then throughout the world. Earlier, when we were have approached African-American art with reverence
struggling young professionals, we skipped buying and am exceedingly proud of my African-American art
furniture and went straight for the art. The piece that collection.
captures the essence of my spirit, however, was found
at October Gallery—a William Tolliver masterpiece. Thirteen years ago I was introduced to one of the
I love to fnd my own spirit active in peaceful most renowned artists of our time, Ellen Powell Tiberino,
conversation in for whom I have the highest regard. I was fortunate
a room—my art does that for me. enough to sit for her while she created a likeness of
me. Unfortunately, she passed before my portrait was
Deborah Stephenson-Holmes completed. In the artwork of hers that I possess, I am
Vice President, Fannie Mae reminded of the many stories she shared with me and
Mitchellville, MD I am reminded of her enormous zest for life.
As my quest for art continues, my search has led
me to African, Caribbean as well as African-American
works of art. In selecting my pieces, I rely on my
instinct as well as the opinion of experts in the art
world. I am inspired by up-and-coming artists and by
veteran artists. When I purchase art, I approach it as an
investment, something that I pass on to my children and
my grandchildren.
Faatimah Gamble
President, The Wellness of You
Philadelphia, PA
Early Blues by George Hunt
117
116 117
I started researching African and African-American I grew up with an appreciation for the French
art and artifacts during the early 1980s. I bought every Impressionists and spent most of my young adult
illustrative book I could fnd to learn more about the years studying them. It wasn’t until I approached
cultural backgrounds of the artists and the signifcance my 30s that I began to identify our African-American
of the pieces. My husband and I traveled frequently and artists, and I was astounded: astounded that I had
over the years discovered where the more interesting spent many years bypassing some of the most brilliant
and unusual pieces could be found in the States, and artwork on the planet. I am delighted to say that I Bathers by Ellen Powell Tiberino
then throughout the world. Earlier, when we were have approached African-American art with reverence
struggling young professionals, we skipped buying and am exceedingly proud of my African-American art
furniture and went straight for the art. The piece that collection.
captures the essence of my spirit, however, was found
at October Gallery—a William Tolliver masterpiece. Thirteen years ago I was introduced to one of the
I love to fnd my own spirit active in peaceful most renowned artists of our time, Ellen Powell Tiberino,
conversation in for whom I have the highest regard. I was fortunate
a room—my art does that for me. enough to sit for her while she created a likeness of
me. Unfortunately, she passed before my portrait was
Deborah Stephenson-Holmes completed. In the artwork of hers that I possess, I am
Vice President, Fannie Mae reminded of the many stories she shared with me and
Mitchellville, MD I am reminded of her enormous zest for life.
As my quest for art continues, my search has led
me to African, Caribbean as well as African-American
works of art. In selecting my pieces, I rely on my
instinct as well as the opinion of experts in the art
world. I am inspired by up-and-coming artists and by
veteran artists. When I purchase art, I approach it as an
investment, something that I pass on to my children and
my grandchildren.
Faatimah Gamble
President, The Wellness of You
Philadelphia, PA
Early Blues by George Hunt
117
116 117
