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Weathervane is very pleased and proud to welcome back four artists who have had their work grace the Gallery during the run of previous productions.  We are also  very excited to have five artists new to The Harris Family Gallery.  The diversity of the subject matter, medium and styles has created a feast for the eyes. 

This exhibit would not have been possible without the help of Louise Bane, She is a local business owner, the co-founder, with her mother, Jacqueline Harris, of the East Avenue Market and Gallery.  Louise sponsors art exhibitions there on a regular basis, featuring both prominent and unknown artists from Akron's Black Community.  Four of the male artists in this exhibit were brought here by Louise.

Louise is a Miller South alum. She started her journey with a love for sculpture and uses her sculptural skill and passion for baking to run a thriving custom cake business:  Weeziescakes, www.we-z-cakes .com. Email address:  Laweezie@hotmail.com.

Brandon Alexander-Smith, is in the cast of "The Amen Corner" and also has a painting in the gallery.  Without any formal training, his passion for painting started at a young age with drawing.  Brandon thanks his 5th Grade art teacher, Ms. Barbara Samson, for her encouragement. "Creating from a place of passion, "War of Worlds" was painted during a time of self-discovery.  Many people are fighting an internal battle, and some never win that fight.  This piece is a reminder to be true to your roots, be true to your identity, and never get lost in the battle" 

Aaron Bane is married to Louise Bane and likes to work in mixed media

Shaun Crenshaw is  fifteen years old and the youngest artist featured in the exhibit. He was interested in woodworking and his woodshop teacher helped him cut and assemble the pieces for his work "The Starry Night".  He is now exploring sketching, shading, and robotics and coding. 

Delondi Jamir Daniels is a self-taught acrylic painter. "I'm an acrylic painter that loves to infuse my thoughts and desires into canvases. I'm forty-nine years old and have been married for 29 years with three children.  I began painting to help me deal with depression and it has truly been a therapeutic experience."

Jacqueline Harris is a multi-disciplinary artist, entrepreneur and proud matriarch of her family.  She is the co-founder, with her daughter, Louise Bane, of the East Avenue Market and Gallery.  When she isn't cooking or spending time with her family, she runs the only Black female owned auto dealership in the county.

Rahman Jemahl says, "I've been capturing moments through photography since 2015, drawn to architecture, people and scenes that stand out through composition, structure, shapes, and colors.  Through my photography, I aim to inspire others to see the beauty in the details and the stories within every frame."  Visit his website: www. ReallyGoodStudios.com

Althea Jones is an interdisciplinary artist based in NE Ohio.  Inspired by the human condition, she uses her work to explore personal authenticity and community.  Althea rekindled her love of art after leaving her corporate career.  She has enjoyed showing, selling and creating both traditional size canvases and large format murals.

Althea's current project, "Skin Color" is a foray into social practice where she is encouraging community members to appreciate and acknowledge their uniquely beautiful skin colors. Learn more at www.altheajonesart.com.

Stephanie Stewart is a self-taught Christian artist.  She is the owner of P31 Art & Design LLC, a gallery featuring hand painted goods, mugs, journals, wall art cards, kits and wearable art.  Visit her studio at Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44308. www.p31art.com; email: Stephanie@p31.art.com.

Two of her works in this exhibit, "Sang It" and "I Love Your Smile" are part of her Power Collection.  The Power Collection is a collection of works that represent the unspoken  strength and beauty of Black women.  With power comes the disciplined ability to circumvent the redlining cancel culture and provide unwavering influence and love throughout the community. Her other work, "Heritage", is part of her Mixed Up Art Collection which is about using all that is available for expression by any means necessary.  Often the mixed mediums used are unconventional scraps from leftover projects and workshops.  "The texture of fabrics, old love letters and color aids the message of resourcefulness which is a prominent characteristic of the Black Culture that has elevated my people for centuries in a space that otherwise is unwelcoming."

The art in this exhibit is for sale. If you wish to make a purchase, please inquire at the Box Office. Thank you for supporting the arts!

Marci Paolucci
Gallery Curator

 

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In The Harris Gallery

In The Harris Family Gallery

Weathervane is very pleased and proud to welcome back four artists who have had their work grace the Gallery during the run of previous productions.  We are also  very excited to have five artists new to The Harris Family Gallery.  The diversity of the subject matter, medium and styles has created a feast for the eyes. 

This exhibit would not have been possible without the help of Louise Bane, She is a local business owner, the co-founder, with her mother, Jacqueline Harris, of the East Avenue Market and Gallery.  Louise sponsors art exhibitions there on a regular basis, featuring both prominent and unknown artists from Akron's Black Community.  Four of the male artists in this exhibit were brought here by Louise.

Louise is a Miller South alum. She started her journey with a love for sculpture and uses her sculptural skill and passion for baking to run a thriving custom cake business:  Weeziescakes, www.we-z-cakes .com. Email address:  Laweezie@hotmail.com.

Brandon Alexander-Smith, is in the cast of "The Amen Corner" and also has a painting in the gallery.  Without any formal training, his passion for painting started at a young age with drawing.  Brandon thanks his 5th Grade art teacher, Ms. Barbara Samson, for her encouragement. "Creating from a place of passion, "War of Worlds" was painted during a time of self-discovery.  Many people are fighting an internal battle, and some never win that fight.  This piece is a reminder to be true to your roots, be true to your identity, and never get lost in the battle" 

Aaron Bane is married to Louise Bane and likes to work in mixed media

Shaun Crenshaw is  fifteen years old and the youngest artist featured in the exhibit. He was interested in woodworking and his woodshop teacher helped him cut and assemble the pieces for his work "The Starry Night".  He is now exploring sketching, shading, and robotics and coding. 

Delondi Jamir Daniels is a self-taught acrylic painter. "I'm an acrylic painter that loves to infuse my thoughts and desires into canvases. I'm forty-nine years old and have been married for 29 years with three children.  I began painting to help me deal with depression and it has truly been a therapeutic experience."

Jacqueline Harris is a multi-disciplinary artist, entrepreneur and proud matriarch of her family.  She is the co-founder, with her daughter, Louise Bane, of the East Avenue Market and Gallery.  When she isn't cooking or spending time with her family, she runs the only Black female owned auto dealership in the county.

Rahman Jemahl says, "I've been capturing moments through photography since 2015, drawn to architecture, people and scenes that stand out through composition, structure, shapes, and colors.  Through my photography, I aim to inspire others to see the beauty in the details and the stories within every frame."  Visit his website: www. ReallyGoodStudios.com

Althea Jones is an interdisciplinary artist based in NE Ohio.  Inspired by the human condition, she uses her work to explore personal authenticity and community.  Althea rekindled her love of art after leaving her corporate career.  She has enjoyed showing, selling and creating both traditional size canvases and large format murals.

Althea's current project, "Skin Color" is a foray into social practice where she is encouraging community members to appreciate and acknowledge their uniquely beautiful skin colors. Learn more at www.altheajonesart.com.

Stephanie Stewart is a self-taught Christian artist.  She is the owner of P31 Art & Design LLC, a gallery featuring hand painted goods, mugs, journals, wall art cards, kits and wearable art.  Visit her studio at Summit Artspace, 140 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44308. www.p31art.com; email: Stephanie@p31.art.com.

Two of her works in this exhibit, "Sang It" and "I Love Your Smile" are part of her Power Collection.  The Power Collection is a collection of works that represent the unspoken  strength and beauty of Black women.  With power comes the disciplined ability to circumvent the redlining cancel culture and provide unwavering influence and love throughout the community. Her other work, "Heritage", is part of her Mixed Up Art Collection which is about using all that is available for expression by any means necessary.  Often the mixed mediums used are unconventional scraps from leftover projects and workshops.  "The texture of fabrics, old love letters and color aids the message of resourcefulness which is a prominent characteristic of the Black Culture that has elevated my people for centuries in a space that otherwise is unwelcoming."

The art in this exhibit is for sale. If you wish to make a purchase, please inquire at the Box Office. Thank you for supporting the arts!

Marci Paolucci
Gallery Curator