2021 BLACK MUSE EXHIBITION

  Krystle Lemonias, a Jamaican born printmaker visually tells the story 

of the contributions and role Black immigrant women have played in 

America’s workforce. Lemonias’ sophisticated use of materials and

 iconography creates a strong expression of her theme.

Jesse Clark, a Haitian American fine art photographer who looks at the way society sees Black males and how he does not fill the conventional mold of his complexion. 

Clark’s interpretation of this subject is powerful, graphic and with a fresh 

interpretation of the subject.

Cora Marshall, a well-seasoned painter expresses spirituality, life, and her place in the world as an African and Native American. Her work stems from the conditions free African Americans experienced in post-slavery. Marshall’s emotional content, color and composition are potent expressions as depicted in her art.

Musa Kunene, an artist from Swaziland, who grew up in a family of black women speaks to the experience of being Black. Kunene incorporates in her art the Swazi/Xhosa ancestral worship and spiritual practices that are integral in their natural environment. The drawings combine the aspects of initiation such as purging and sacrifice. As a young artist Kunene is well on her way to becoming an emerging artist.

Greg Rumph, a mature painter, looks at historic Black figures that have

used their platform to aggressively combat systemic racism. The portraits 

strip the narrative of traditional symbols. Rumph is a powerful 

portrait painter that captures the soul of his subjects.