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Before the departure of summers warm air and beautiful colors, please join Jerrell Gibbs at the opening reception of his latest collection.
They say; “you don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been”.
Artist Jerrell Gibbs is a firm believer in that manifesto. Naturally, his second body of work is inspired by an artist whose work has preceded his time. Ernie Barnes, NFL player turned artist, made a lasting impression on Gibbs’ latest creations. The late Barnes was an African American painter, whose work was defined by critics as neo-mannerist. Barnes was most notable for elongating the human figure, his extraordinary color palettes, serpentine lines and the closing of the eyes of his subjects. With Ernie Barnes as an influence, Gibbs produced his most recent paintings.
“Our right to smile” which opens August 26, 2017 at Dovecote Café provides a glimpse into Gibbs’ world through recreations of childhood photographs and memories. Gibbs bestows viewers a lens into the everyday life of the community he’s familiar with. He gives the audience a sense of the traditional Baltimorean family functions. His use of elongated figures, inspired by Ernie Barnes, and expressive gestures allows him to convey a feeling of liveliness in the form of two-dimensional paintings.
Dovecote Café will host the opening reception on Saturday, August 26th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 2501 Madison Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217. Come experience a classic Baltimore style BBQ, which will include food, drinks, a DJ, fine art and a good time.
Jerrell Gibbs, is a fine artist and Creative Community Fellow of the National Arts Strategies. He examines his life-story and that of family and friends in order to conceive and engage in the multilayered experience of the African-American diaspora.
His exhibition highlights include: Art in the hands of Men at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Painted Matters at The Galleries at CCBC and Black Artists of DC: A legacy of Excellence at The Gallery at Howard University. He also has a permanent collection in the Harbor Bank of Maryland.
Gibbs is renowned for his social commentary on issues such as male identity, masculinity, politics, stereotypes and social issues. His passion for raising awareness on social issues that affect the community is transparent through all of his artwork. His use of dialect integrated with symbolic elements from many different cultures is a way to encourage diversity while building social capital. Jerrell likes to leave messages for deeper consideration.
Awarded by Baltimore Magazine as Baltimore's "Best Cafè" of 2017, Dovecote Cafè nestled in Reservoir Hill," is a community based hub and food oasis. Our name is meant to evoke a sense of communal nesting. In addition to enjoying the selection of hand crafted food and drinks, customers are meant to sit, stay, and gather at Dovecote Café." http://dovecotecafe.com/
