Curated by Harold Smith
In honor of George Floyd, whose funeral took place on June 9, 2020, and in recognition of how Black art embodies the spirit of "Black Lives Matter," the following images have been selected in solidarity with Kansas City Black artists.
Designed and assembled by Amanda Rehagen
"You Say Valueless"
Debbie Scott Williams, digital photpgraphy, 2014. dmscott94521@gmail.com
"Nipsey"
Michael Brantley, oil on wood, 8 x 8 inches. www.michaelbrantleysart.com (Artist website) @michaelbrantleyfineart (Instagram) Artist Michael Brantley (Facebook)
"Bigger than Life"
Ramona Davis, photography, April 11, 2020.
"AmeriKKKa"
John C. Sutton III, mixed-media, 2010. Instagram @jcscubed
Anthony Loomis with Harold Smith and a friend.
Drawing by Anthony Loomis
"Love is the Law"
Instagram.com/LostGener8ion Instagram.com/88reathe LostGener8ion.bigcartel.com
"Love is the Law"
Instagram.com/LostGener8ion Instagram.com/88reathe LostGener8ion.bigcartel.com
"V:7:15"
Josh Williams aka "1001 Phases," acrylics/gold leaf. 1000phases.com
untitled no.25
Kelli Hearn, digital - Procreate + iPad Pro 10.5, June 1, 2020. instagram.com/penandhoney
"Say My Name"
Maria North, acrylic pouring, June 2, 2020.
"the Ancestor's Flowers, #2 - Lee in Bloom"
Lisa Henry, photography (hand arranged collage), 6/5/2020. www.lisahenryjazz.com Blackmenmatter@gmail.com
"Exhausted"
Adrianne Clayton, acrylic on canvas. @renderingartstudio (Instagram)
"I AM"
Michael Brantley, oil on canvas, 36x36. www.michaelbrantleysart.com (Artist website) @michaelbrantleyfineart (Instagram) Artist Michael Brantley (Facebook)
"Modern Day Lynching"
Adrianne Clayton, acrylic on canvas. @renderingartstudio (Instagram)
"The Vigil"
Adrianne Clayton, acrylic on canvas. @renderingartstudio (Instagram)
"Strong Black Man"
Ramona Davis, photography, June 18, 2012.
"Above the Masters"
Debbie Scott Williams, digital photopraphy, 2016.
"American Dreaming"
Kwanza Humphrey, oil on canvas, 2020. khimages.com
"Love is the Law"
Instagram.com/LostGener8ion instagram.com/88reathe LostGener8ion.bigcartel.com
"Our Rhythm AND Our Blues"
Maria North, acrilyic pouring, June 4, 2020.
"No Justice"
Maria North, acrylic pouring, May 31, 2020.
"the Ancestor's Flowers, #1 - Hugh in the Sky"
Lisa Henry, photography (hand arranged collage), 6/5/2020. www.lisahenryjazz.com Blackmenmatter@gmail.com
"You Begin"
Jana Duca, oil on Canvas, 24x36”, 2019. janaduca.com www.bunkercenter.com/jana-duca-1
"Spectrum"
Jana Duca, oil on Canvas, 24x30”, 2019. janaduca.com www.bunkercenter.com/jana-duca-1
"Black Beauty"
Adrianne Clayton, acrylic on canvas. @renderingartstudio (Instagram)
"Love is the Law"
BL Bronson, June 4, 2020. Instagram.com/akarimaji7 Facebook - BL Bronsun
"Beneath the Table"
Olivia Hill, collagraph relief print, 1992. ChefO1660@Gmail.com
Grandpa
Olivia Hill, woodcut relief print, 1991. ChefO1660@Gmail.com
"Little Face"
Jonathan Knight NWS, Watercolor, 2014. www.jmknight.com
"Dispensation"
Michael Toombs, acrylic on canvas, 5-2020.
Nikita Brown
"Forrest for the Trees"
Jana Duca, acrylic on Canvas, 20x20", 2020. janaduca.com www.bunkercenter.com/jana-duca-1
"The Hidden (Grey)"
Jana Duca, oil on Canvas, 24x36”, 2019. janaduca.com www.bunkercenter.com/jana-duca-1
"Vissions of Our Freedom"
Sherry E. Whetstone, textiles, 50" X 50", 2012.
"Misha's Wings"
Bruan Alford