Tag: Black art

Photographer Catherine Elizabeth Patton focuses on the medium of the lens, and she has captured the imagination of the city’s community.

When you come across any of our Artist of the Week’s paintings, you may feel like you’re immersed in a cosmic dream. And, you’d be pretty on the money. Many of Cristle Sims’ visuals are inspired by her dreams. Her use of purple, green and yellow contrast perfectly with...

Ebony Bradley-Boyd is a self-taught abstract artist and classically trained soprano. Not only has Ebony taught choral music, but also shared her artistic skills at The Children’s Museum of Memphis. After discovering she was adept with a brush, she transferred her talents to painting furniture and then the canvas. Her...

Memphis artist Jennifer Elaine creates powerful Afrocentric art designed to advocate, celebrate, and highlight black culture. Her talent and entrepreneurial mindset led her to open Orijennal Art Gallery - the first black female-owned art gallery in Cordova. She’s been featured on Grindset Podcast and was a featured artist at Visuals...

Jazmine N. Bailey is a prolific and elegant visual artist who creates stunning conversation starters. From her “Icons” collection to the intricate self-reflective pieces, each work of art makes a powerful statement. Her mission is to empower, encourage, and heal through art. As a major proponent of self care and...

Muralist Joseph Boyd’s skill surpasses what he can put on canvas. As the owner of Flight of Fancy The Gallery in Memphis, he’s also adept in business. His bold and lively pieces are so eye-catching, it’s gained him recognition by major organizations. He’s been commissioned by the American Cancer...

This week’s Artist of the Week is Memphis photographer, Catherine Elizabeth Patton. Her vibrant portraits portray a duality of strength and gentleness within individuals of color. Her works have been displayed and celebrated at The Gallery at The Greater Memphis Chamber. Patton has also worked with The Collective and Unapologetic...

His signature style uses bold contrasting colors against shades of gray which gives each painting life. Though he’s only been putting paint to paper for a few years, he’s quickly grown as a prominent creator. The Memphis artist, aptly called Cam the Artist, does more than just canvas paintings. As...

Comic book creator, Martheus Wade, brings a breath of fresh air to the world of graphic novels. Alongside his wife, Janet Wade, they use his martial arts background to tell relatable, fantastical stories. His art shines a light on diversity by putting an array of different characters at the...