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The frst time I walked into a Black art gallery, I was We collect African-American art because of the rich
mesmerized. Simultaneously, I felt a pride that I had cultural heritage that it expresses. Our culture ofers
never imagined before, as I viewed images that refected greatness by way of artistic expression.
me in beautiful and wonderful ways. Here were women Face Reality–Male by Laurie Cooper
and men in poses showing confdence, dignity and Rhonda and Kevin Reddick
boldness. I knew immediately that I had to have one Art Collectors
of these images in my home. I wanted to recreate that Kansas City, KS
feeling on a regular basis. Also, I realized how wonderful
it would be to have these pictures to inspire my daughter.
So, I made a purchase. It was Barefoot Dreams by
Brenda Joysmith. It still hangs in my living room.
That frst purchase was only the beginning. It had
satisfed a desire, but only momentarily. I wanted to
recreate continually the experience and to see more
art. I was hooked. At that point, there were few, if any,
venues for experiencing African-American art. As a result,
I returned to the gallery; a few months later, I bought
another print. Then, a show or an artist would come to
town, and I’d fnd yet another print to buy. The venues My interest in African-American art spans almost three
grew over the years, and now there are more shows, more decades and was piqued when I joined the Board of
galleries and more opportunities to buy wonderful art. Directors of the African-American Museum in Philadelphia.
As a result of my afliation with the museum and the
Suddenly, I realized that I had built a collection. I have Brandywine Workshop, I had the opportunity to meet
surprised myself in doing it, and today my home has personally with a number of artists and subsequently
diferent types of art in each room. I think I am selective: collect their works, including Romare Bearden, Sam
I only have items with women and only with certain color Gilliam, Barbara Chase-Riboud and Huey Lee Smith,
combinations. But each day I can walk through my among others.
house, enjoy my personal art gallery and feel the joy and
pride of my heritage in works of Black art. As a vital part of our cultural heritage, African-American
art connects us to our past, provides us with a rich record Ballroom by Annie Lee
Marilyn E. Dyson, Ph.D. (with daughter Angela Brown, M.D.) of the present and is a portal to the future.
Career Consultant
Philadelphia, PA Doris Harper
Art Patron
Philadelphia, PA
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The frst time I walked into a Black art gallery, I was We collect African-American art because of the rich
mesmerized. Simultaneously, I felt a pride that I had cultural heritage that it expresses. Our culture ofers
never imagined before, as I viewed images that refected greatness by way of artistic expression.
me in beautiful and wonderful ways. Here were women Face Reality–Male by Laurie Cooper
and men in poses showing confdence, dignity and Rhonda and Kevin Reddick
boldness. I knew immediately that I had to have one Art Collectors
of these images in my home. I wanted to recreate that Kansas City, KS
feeling on a regular basis. Also, I realized how wonderful
it would be to have these pictures to inspire my daughter.
So, I made a purchase. It was Barefoot Dreams by
Brenda Joysmith. It still hangs in my living room.
That frst purchase was only the beginning. It had
satisfed a desire, but only momentarily. I wanted to
recreate continually the experience and to see more
art. I was hooked. At that point, there were few, if any,
venues for experiencing African-American art. As a result,
I returned to the gallery; a few months later, I bought
another print. Then, a show or an artist would come to
town, and I’d fnd yet another print to buy. The venues My interest in African-American art spans almost three
grew over the years, and now there are more shows, more decades and was piqued when I joined the Board of
galleries and more opportunities to buy wonderful art. Directors of the African-American Museum in Philadelphia.
As a result of my afliation with the museum and the
Suddenly, I realized that I had built a collection. I have Brandywine Workshop, I had the opportunity to meet
surprised myself in doing it, and today my home has personally with a number of artists and subsequently
diferent types of art in each room. I think I am selective: collect their works, including Romare Bearden, Sam
I only have items with women and only with certain color Gilliam, Barbara Chase-Riboud and Huey Lee Smith,
combinations. But each day I can walk through my among others.
house, enjoy my personal art gallery and feel the joy and
pride of my heritage in works of Black art. As a vital part of our cultural heritage, African-American
art connects us to our past, provides us with a rich record Ballroom by Annie Lee
Marilyn E. Dyson, Ph.D. (with daughter Angela Brown, M.D.) of the present and is a portal to the future.
Career Consultant
Philadelphia, PA Doris Harper
Art Patron
Philadelphia, PA
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