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Black artists should have the support of the African- I began collecting Black art as a freshman at the
American community. Their works tell a story of our University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. That place, so far
history, past and present. I purchase art from artists from my home, so devoid of my culture, was where I
whom I can relate to, and who can relate to my struggles met my frst Black artist, Gerald Coleman (currently of
and my past. Milwaukee, Wisconsin).
He became the catalyst that sparked my interest in
Larry M. Talley, Sr.
Collector Black art. I saw beauty and strength in the male and
female warrior images that he gave me. I became
Baltimore, MD intrigued. A new and aspiring artist, he had provided me
with the connection to my roots that I was missing.
I started out just looking for a visual connection to things
familiar, going to all types of art shows and galleries.
I developed an interest in all types of African-American art,
dolls, clothing and jewelry.
My association with October Gallery and the Expo has
provided me with the opportunity to continue the quest,
to get “up close and personal” with a number of artists
and to acquire the artwork I could not live without.
Today, I consider myself a collector. My collection has
Afro-American art is both vital and critical. It enables the grown so large that I have had to decorate the walls of
viewer to decipher, interpret and ascertain the message of my children’s and family members’ homes just to have
the artist via the naked eye. enough wall space. I enjoy sharing my love of African-
American art with everyone.
Perry McCotter, Jr.
Radio Personality Deborah Stephens
Philadelphia, PA
Administrator, School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Forever Young by Karen Powell
157
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Black artists should have the support of the African- I began collecting Black art as a freshman at the
American community. Their works tell a story of our University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. That place, so far
history, past and present. I purchase art from artists from my home, so devoid of my culture, was where I
whom I can relate to, and who can relate to my struggles met my frst Black artist, Gerald Coleman (currently of
and my past. Milwaukee, Wisconsin).
He became the catalyst that sparked my interest in
Larry M. Talley, Sr.
Collector Black art. I saw beauty and strength in the male and
female warrior images that he gave me. I became
Baltimore, MD intrigued. A new and aspiring artist, he had provided me
with the connection to my roots that I was missing.
I started out just looking for a visual connection to things
familiar, going to all types of art shows and galleries.
I developed an interest in all types of African-American art,
dolls, clothing and jewelry.
My association with October Gallery and the Expo has
provided me with the opportunity to continue the quest,
to get “up close and personal” with a number of artists
and to acquire the artwork I could not live without.
Today, I consider myself a collector. My collection has
Afro-American art is both vital and critical. It enables the grown so large that I have had to decorate the walls of
viewer to decipher, interpret and ascertain the message of my children’s and family members’ homes just to have
the artist via the naked eye. enough wall space. I enjoy sharing my love of African-
American art with everyone.
Perry McCotter, Jr.
Radio Personality Deborah Stephens
Philadelphia, PA
Administrator, School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Forever Young by Karen Powell
157
156 157
