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I remember, as a young girl, marveling over the beauty
of African-American art displayed at two universities, Fisk
and Tennessee State, in Nashville, my hometown. At that
point in time, very few of us had Black art in our homes
because the commercial establishments did not sell it
and there were no Black art galleries in the city. And so
we decorated our walls with whatever we could fnd that
matched our décor, subconsciously knowing that no
matter how expensive the piece, something was missing.
Then suddenly things changed. Retailers discovered
that beautiful works by African and African-American
Loving art the way we do, especially African-American
art, has caused us to see it as a necessity in our lives. artisans were an untapped market with an inexhaustible
demand. Galleries, exhibits and art shows for us and
We need to have it around us. by us have thrived and fourished. Ever since that time
I have flled my home with original works and prints that
Also, we think it refects the complexity of African- are positive images of us. I happily have made many
American culture, the heartbeat of our culture.
November treks to Philadelphia to feast on the wealth
Not only can we see and feel the rhythmic beauty, of beauty and talent that comprise the annual October
pain and evolution, but also, we can see ourselves. Gallery International Art Expo. (The 2003 signature print
graces my freplace!) But most of all, I am proud to say
The Honorable Vincent Hughes that my son will grow up with an appreciation for our
Pennsylvania State Senator artistry as the norm in his life, rather than the exception.
Sheryl Lee Ralph In this regard, I can say with absolute certainty that times
Actress/Activist have changed for the better.
Philadelphia, PA and Los Angeles, CA
Marilyn Gross
Consultant
Landover, MD
Shotgun Third Ward by John T. Biggers
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I remember, as a young girl, marveling over the beauty
of African-American art displayed at two universities, Fisk
and Tennessee State, in Nashville, my hometown. At that
point in time, very few of us had Black art in our homes
because the commercial establishments did not sell it
and there were no Black art galleries in the city. And so
we decorated our walls with whatever we could fnd that
matched our décor, subconsciously knowing that no
matter how expensive the piece, something was missing.
Then suddenly things changed. Retailers discovered
that beautiful works by African and African-American
Loving art the way we do, especially African-American
art, has caused us to see it as a necessity in our lives. artisans were an untapped market with an inexhaustible
demand. Galleries, exhibits and art shows for us and
We need to have it around us. by us have thrived and fourished. Ever since that time
I have flled my home with original works and prints that
Also, we think it refects the complexity of African- are positive images of us. I happily have made many
American culture, the heartbeat of our culture.
November treks to Philadelphia to feast on the wealth
Not only can we see and feel the rhythmic beauty, of beauty and talent that comprise the annual October
pain and evolution, but also, we can see ourselves. Gallery International Art Expo. (The 2003 signature print
graces my freplace!) But most of all, I am proud to say
The Honorable Vincent Hughes that my son will grow up with an appreciation for our
Pennsylvania State Senator artistry as the norm in his life, rather than the exception.
Sheryl Lee Ralph In this regard, I can say with absolute certainty that times
Actress/Activist have changed for the better.
Philadelphia, PA and Los Angeles, CA
Marilyn Gross
Consultant
Landover, MD
Shotgun Third Ward by John T. Biggers
68 69
69
