public reception on Saturday, February 15, 6-8 p.m.
on display February 5-28
admission to our gallery is free
gallery hours:
Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Also open before performances and during intermission
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I’m a self-taught visual artist residing in Cleveland, OH. Despite graduating from Hiram College with a major in Creative Writing, I’ve always been passionate about art. I’m an acrylic portrait painter, whose work focuses heavily on Black Representation. I’ve always wanted to create art that features women who look like me, who are strong and empowered. Their intense gazes signify that strength and mysticism. Almost every painting offers notes of fantasy, spirituality and mythology, breathing life into the women portrayed in my paintings. When people view my art, I want them to see through their eyes and feel a wide range of emotions.
Furthermore, my award-winning artwork has been featured in several literary magazines such as The Athena Review, CURA Magazine and Tint Journal. Additionally, my art has been showcased at several gallery exhibitions and festivals throughout Ohio. These venues include the Fresh A.I.R Gallery’s 2023 Group Exhibition “Renewal: Works About Hope”, Pinwheel Gallery’s “Drive The Cold Away” 2024 Group Exhibition, Akron Black Artist Guild’s “Outlined In Black” 2024 Group Exhibition, Actlocle’s 1st Annual Juried Group Exhibition of 2024 and UNDERSTORY Gallery 2024 Holiday Group Exhibition “I Only Have Eyes For You”.
Be sure to check out my artwork on my Instagram page My Art Studio@aja_acrylicartist and my website at ajamoviestar.wixsite.com.”
– Aja Dandridge
