About the Exhibition: Reflections of WEUSI: 1965 to Present
The griots of the WEUSI Artist Collective have captured history using their unique creative styles to add a benchmark to the culture of Harlem and the world. This group of men and women were fearless, bold and unapologetic about their mission at a time of civil unrest in America. They made a statement, “Black images by Black people”.
The members of WEUSI continue to produce positive “Black” images using every medium, media and method known to the art world. They are modern masters of artmaking who weave their stories using paint, paper, metal, stone, photography, glass, wood, textiles, cloth to deliver powerful messages of hope and pride. The diversity of art makers in this collective continue to push the visual boundaries of storytelling with a commitment to uplift the global community of the African diaspora and serve as a building block for the future of Black art makers.
This exhibition is a tribute to these trailblazers here in Harlem where they had an undeniable and lasting impact on the culture and our lives. The exhibition is a collaboration between the WEUSI Artist Collective, Hamilton Landmark Galleries, and the Children’s Art Carnival.
Participating artist list in alphabetical order:
Abdullah AzizJesse Anthony HenryAdemola OlugebefolaKay BrownJennifer IveyOkoe PyattPerry CannonMLJ JohnsonEd ShermanRobert DanielsDindga McCannonDeborah SingletaryJimmy James GreeneKarl A. McIntoshKen WrightGaylord HassanOtto Neals
