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There was a time when so many of the impressions I have always liked art. Even as a child I did. When I
around me were either abstract or depicted the majority came to the U.S. from Salvador, Brazil, I realized how
culture. By collecting images of and by African- rich Brazilians are in art and African culture. Salvador da
Americans, I am able to magnify and applaud my culture. Bahia, which some call the chocolate city of Brazil, has
I buy what speaks to me, and I have found that without the second most dense population of Black people on
my making a conscious decision most of my collection earth after Lagos, Nigeria. The former Brazilian capitol
includes depictions of African-American women (mothers was also the main entry point for African slaves into the
and dancers). I look with pride upon images of our beauty country, thus establishing it as the epicenter for Afro-
and strength. When I walk through my home and gaze Brazilian culture. It`s one of the most colorful and artistic
upon the African-American prints, paintings, statues and places that you may ever see because everything in
fgurines, my spirit is lifted and my soul dances. From Salvador breathes Africa, be it food, clothing, festivals,
where I stand, that is about as good as it gets. religion or especially art. Now, having experienced the
African-American art scene in America, my perspective
Jacquelyn Moore, Ph.D. on art has evolved; I have a greater appreciation for all art
Assistive Technology Consultant, Speech Language Pathology which has its roots in Africa. Afro-Brazilians should be
Washington, DC especially proud of Brazilian art.
Monica Rocha
Assistant Gallery Manager
Salvador, Brazil
Miles Davis by Jefrey Glenn Reese
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There was a time when so many of the impressions I have always liked art. Even as a child I did. When I
around me were either abstract or depicted the majority came to the U.S. from Salvador, Brazil, I realized how
culture. By collecting images of and by African- rich Brazilians are in art and African culture. Salvador da
Americans, I am able to magnify and applaud my culture. Bahia, which some call the chocolate city of Brazil, has
I buy what speaks to me, and I have found that without the second most dense population of Black people on
my making a conscious decision most of my collection earth after Lagos, Nigeria. The former Brazilian capitol
includes depictions of African-American women (mothers was also the main entry point for African slaves into the
and dancers). I look with pride upon images of our beauty country, thus establishing it as the epicenter for Afro-
and strength. When I walk through my home and gaze Brazilian culture. It`s one of the most colorful and artistic
upon the African-American prints, paintings, statues and places that you may ever see because everything in
fgurines, my spirit is lifted and my soul dances. From Salvador breathes Africa, be it food, clothing, festivals,
where I stand, that is about as good as it gets. religion or especially art. Now, having experienced the
African-American art scene in America, my perspective
Jacquelyn Moore, Ph.D. on art has evolved; I have a greater appreciation for all art
Assistive Technology Consultant, Speech Language Pathology which has its roots in Africa. Afro-Brazilians should be
Washington, DC especially proud of Brazilian art.
Monica Rocha
Assistant Gallery Manager
Salvador, Brazil
Miles Davis by Jefrey Glenn Reese
293
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