Tokie Rome-Taylor is an interdisciplinary photo-based artist who explores themes of time, spirituality, and identity. She earned her B.A. in Art Education from Morris Brown College, followed by a Master’s and Specialist from Lesley University in Curriculum and Technology. Her practice investigates the cultural, spiritual, and familial histories of African Americans in the South, reflecting […]
New Acquisitions: 2023-2024
Over the past year, we’ve been adding new artwork to our collection that features a diverse range of emerging and established artists, including Tawny Chatman, Victor Seach, Ellen Powell Tiberino, Angela Pilgrim, Taha Clayton, Kahlil Robert Irving, Basil Kincaid, Tyler Ballon, Fabiola Jean-Louis, Robert Carter, and more. The foundation is excited to introduce these voices and […]
Black Majesty: The Uplifting Art of Otto Neals
Otto Neals is a self-taught artist whose natural talents were matched by years of hard work. He has used a range of materials throughout his career, including watercolor, oil, pastels, mixed media collage, as well as clay, bronze, wood, and stone sculptures.
Feeding the Veins of the Earth (Grounded Angel)
This past year, we purchased Dr. Imo Nse Imeh’s piece, “Feeding the Veins of the Earth (Grounded Angel),” which is part of his “Benediction” series. This group of paintings envisions angels sent to Earth to be bonded to the skins of Black men and boys to bear witness to their traumas, triumphs, and lived experiences. Imeh graciously volunteered to share his reflections on this work and the conditions that brought it to bear.