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Black Majesty: The Uplifting Art of Otto Neals

April 18, 2022

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.

Filed Under: Acquisitions, Artist Spotlight Tagged With: Artist Spotlight, PFF Collection Acquisitions, PFF Collection Artists

Feeding the Veins of the Earth (Grounded Angel)

September 7, 2021

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.

Filed Under: A Closer Look, Acquisitions, Artist Spotlight Tagged With: Artist Spotlight, PFF Collection Acquisitions, PFF Collection Artists

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