That’s my 3rd ever sale at the gallery. The story is that a guy came in and got the welcome spiel and came back to the desk before the employee even got to sit down (so like in 3 seconds, it’s a small gallery) saying, “I want this one,” and Herman was gone. And this was before the reception. Just a well-in. (!!!)
It didn’t hurt I’m sure having I made the exhibition title wall. First time for that too. Very exciting.
Juneteenth Harvest at Middle Plantation (Davidsonville, MD) | 5x4” | Acrylic on canvas. On exhibit at Maryland Federation of Art’s Circle Gallery (Annapolis, MD) as part of Small Wonders 2022 until 12/23. See https://mdfedart.com/portfolio/270/
What an great show! So much truly wonderful work. I am thrilled , honored, and humbled to have my piece included with such high caliber work as I saw night at the lovely little reception at the gallery.
UPDATE: ***SOLD***
Incidentally, here is the inspiration for the frame painting, although my figures are mostly women. A slave burial site was discovered near the plantation during road construction some 40-60y ago, according to a local historical marker sign. Since I’m order to get the effect of a “floater” frame that shows entire canvas I use a regular frame and turn it backwards, I have to do something with the back that is now the front, as it is generally in/poorly finished. So I’m this case I plaited it with the figures of women standing and climbing on the backs of their ancestors until they get to run and their babies are free people at the top. I put (faux, but good faux) leaf on the sides of the frame.
