I was invited to contribute an image around the theme of “Connection” for the 2021 Metro Detroit Fiction Issue. I decided to create a piece that brings together people from different sides of the political divide surrounding the protests of George Floyd’s murder. We may not be united on where to go from here, but it is our shared connection to a history of systemic racism- and how we plan on addressing it- that will pave the way forward.
Robert Onnes, owner of 333 Midland, has big dreams for the art scene in Detroit. Building on the success of 333 Midland (where I appear working in my studio at the beginning of the video), here Robert shares his vision for the recently acquired space at 14333 Woodrow Wilson.
Local Clothing Studio
I recently modeled for Melissa Day Clothing Studio in Ypsilanti, MI. Be sure to check out her unique brand of upcycled, minimalist fashion!
I recently had a great conversation with Stephen Henderson on American Black Journal about my piece “Black and White Thinking” that is currently on display in the Souls of Black Folk exhibit at the Scarab Club. Due to popular demand, the show has been extended to March 20!
333 Midland regularly features one it’s many talented resident in an artist spotlight.. this month it’s my turn!
Photo by Mike Ross
I’ve been getting together once a week with a group of artists who enjoy sculpting the figure. We work from a live model and for this 5-week session the goal was to create an approx. 16” standing figure. I’ll post update shots as we go along as well as the finished sculpture at the end. I plan on making a plaster cast from the clay model in the coming months, so stay tuned!
Studio residents at 333 Midland each invited one artist to show along with them in this group exhibit at the Annex Gallery. My plus one is the talented Christine Lujan. I will be unveiling my “The Panther in Me” series. This is sure to be a fantastic show!
