Morning Thought…
Tag: Africa
Black Artist Exhibit
Front View Evolution
It was refreshing to spend a couple hours today in the development of the Front View. There is much details to be added and I have had a month to contemplate color scheme and other unique details. This piece will be mixed media and I look forward to share with you as the vision fully manifest.
Melanin Popp’n
This past weekend was amazing. First I enjoyed a magnificent concert Friday night at the Moore Theatre with Soweto Gospel Choir. I’ve heard their previous albums and knew it was a must to hear them live and what a true blessing. I cried, I clapped, I sang, I listened, and my entire body was shaking with the positive vibration by way of South Africa released into the atmosphere. The drummers, the solos, eye contact, and the tribute they did to African Americans had me lit 🔥.
Next my family and I headed to matinee Sunday to see WAKANDA…..oh my my my…..again blown away with the beautiful explosion of culture, color, vibrations, and the great story line. The film was full of powerful messages. One is that we must be willing to sacrifice all to uplift and empower the next generation by all means. Create space for them to shine and watch them thrive. 🙏❤️
Black is beautiful indeed and my heart just overflowed with all the love and celebration of all that my people encompass 🙏
Soweto @ The Moore
The Front View Progression
Exhale….yesterday, I finally had a moment to stop at the Art studio after nearly a month. I added some more details and have some colors schemes in mind. I like the rawness of the gray and black acrylic paints; however, I intend to bring some vibrant colors into this beautiful narrative piece as well. I really enjoy the journey this project has taken me on and look forward to the full idea manifest.
Progression of Front View
Creative Force
Yesterday, I had brief moment to paint. The Front View is my current piece at work. I studied the photos last taken of the piece over a two to three week period. It was a release to get the ideas from my mind.
I look forward to add the minor details, colors, and other components that will complete this beautiful narrative piece.
The latest reading….
Black Woman (Magenta with Flowers)
SABREEHNA S. ESSIEN 