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The Irene and Richard Frary Gallery - located in the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, DC - is featuring an exhibit that draws heavily on the shining talents of its neighbor to the north. It’s called ‘Strong, Bright, Useful & True: Recent Acquisitions and Contemporary Art from Baltimore’ and it runs through September 6. We talk about it with the gallery’s inaugural director, Caitlin Berry, and with Jerrell Gibbs, one of the featured artists.

In this episode of The Truth in This Art, I reconnect with Jerrell Gibbs, a renowned painter whose work explores the complexities of life through deeply personal and universal experiences. Jerrell shares insights into his evolving artistic practice, reflecting on how his perspective has shifted since our last conversation. We delve into his creative process, exploring how he draws inspiration from family photographs and personal memories to create poignant and evocative paintings. Jerrell also discusses the importance of community and the role of artistic collaboration in navigating the contemporary art world. We conclude by discussing his upcoming exhibitions, including "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" at Galerie Myrtis, and his ongoing exploration of themes related to family, memory, and the human experience. Be sure to listen to Jerrell Gibbs' previous episode here . The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore) . Host : Rob Lee Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis . Production: Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis Edited by Daniel Alexis Show Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and Transistor Photos: Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media. Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted. Support the podcast The Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas ( Fundraising ): https://www.fracturedatlas.org The Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.social The Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=en The Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/ The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble <a href="https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-truth-in-this-art" rel="pa

Ep.138 features Jerrell Gibbs. His work is often sourced from albums he finds of Black American families in the 70’s-90’s that capture moments of intimacy, leisure and elegance. Gibbs highlights subtle adornments found in these domestic spaces, which represent cultural symbols in an era where Black folks created beauty with whatever means they had. He leans into a method of painting that supports the duality of Black people who may not have resources, and yet are active in creating world-renowned culture and style that are both beautiful and classic. In Gibbs’ work, he asks the viewer to come closer to witness imperfection in brushstroke and color, as well as other artistic choices that seem misaligned. This contrasts to the illusion of a cohesive image that he creates from afar. Gibbs celebrates this dichotomy because it portrays chance as integral to the process of creation, a principle found in the masters of Impressionism, Abstract Expressionism, Divisionism and the abstract movement. Gibbs graduated with an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD in 2020. His work is in the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art, CC Foundation, X Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, and the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Gibbs is represented by Mariane Ibrahim Gallery. Photo Credit - Mike Jon Photography Artist http://www.jerrellgibbs.com/ Marianne Ibrahim https://marianeibrahim.com/artists/49-jerrell-gibbs/biography/ Baltimore Magazine Jerrell Gibbs Aimed to Capture Elijah Cummings’ “Presence and Aura” in Official Portrait (baltimoremagazine.com) New York Times Painter of Elijah Cummings Portrait Finds It’s a Career-Changer - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/baltimore-museum-to-unveil-elijah-cummings-portrait/2021/12/08/929458ca-56b7-11ec-a808-3197a22b19fa_story.html Frederick News Post https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/arts_and_entertainment/guest-artist-lecture-jerrell-gibbs/article_9412cfde-b3d3-556b-ac92-ce58db9476fb.html Fox News Baltimore https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/portrait-of-late-us-representative-elijah-cummings-now-at-the-baltimore-museum-of-art Culture Type https://www.culturetype.com/2021/12/12/latest-news-in-black-art-eric-pryor-named-president-of-pennsylvania-academy-of-the-fine-arts-jarrell-gibbs-painted-portrait-of-late-congressman-elijah-cummings-more/ Full-Bleed We Are Enough: An Interview with Jerrell Gibbs — Full Bleed (full-bleed.org) Bmore Art Art AND: Jerrell Gibbs - BmoreArt Art of Choice Jerrell Gibbs Regards Authentic, Everyday Life - Art of Choice

Jerrell Gibbs, a Baltimore-based painter, delves into family memories to explore the origins of his own life, capturing intimate and joyous moments in his art. His figurative portraits affirm the multi-layered experience of the African-American diaspora, inviting viewers into an immersive realm of his childhood. Influenced by his upbringing in Baltimore, Gibbs's work reflects his perspectives on socio-economics, body politics, race, and economic disparities, intertwining them with empathy and spiritual connection. Graduating with an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Gibbs's life-size paintings are adapted from small Polaroids, breathing life into banal representations of black identity. His art has been exhibited at prestigious venues and is held in the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art, making him a celebrated artist in the contemporary art scene. In this installment, we reveal: The artistic process of Jerrell Gibbs as he shares how he transforms family bonds and everyday moments into evocative paintings, using photographs as his creative catalysts. Delve into a thought-provoking discussion with Jerrell Gibbs on the podcast, as he delves into the interplay between innate creativity and societal pressures, shedding light on how artistic expression can thrive beyond conventional expectations. Uncover the transformative power of art with Jerrell Gibbs, who eloquently discusses his mission to amplify the voices of ordinary individuals through his work, urging us to find beauty and significance in the seemingly mundane aspects of life. Join us for an insightful conversation with Jerrell Gibbs, where he unveils his strategies for surmounting the common artistic challenge of completing projects, offering valuable insights into overcoming obstacles and bringing creative visions to fruition. Immerse yourself in the world of art and music as Jerrell Gibbs guides us through his fascinating journey of infusing diverse musical influences into his paintings, offering a fresh lens to approach each canvas and infuse his creations with distinct perspectives. Jerrell Gibbs, a Baltimore-based artist, discusses his creative process and the inspiration behind his work. He explains how he uses photographs from his family's photo albums as references for his paintings, capturing the essence of everyday life. Gibbs emphasizes the importance of appreciating and celebrating the stories and experiences of ordinary people. He also reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on his work and the need to dig deeper for inspiration during challenging times. 🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧 The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund , the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Art

On this episode, we're joined by Jerrell Gibbs. His vibrant paintings retrace family memories examining the origin of his own life by representing intimate and instantly joyous moments. Affirming the multilayered experience of the African American diaspora Gibbs plunges the viewer into an immersive experience through the realm of his childhood. Growing up in Baltimore influenced his perspective on socio-economics, body politics, race, economic disparities, and their influence on one another. Through his figurative portraits, Gibbs invigorates banal representations of black identity by depicting empathy, inviting the possibility for a spiritual connection. The works are adapted from small Polaroids into life-size paintings. Gibbs works from an archive of hundreds of family photos taken throughout the '70s and ’80s from family photo albums The Baltimore native graduated with an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD in 2020. His work is in the permanent collection of the Columbus Museum of Art, CC Foundation, X Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, and the Los Angeles Museum of Art. Gibbs is represented by Mariane Ibrahim Gallery. --------------------------------- Follow & Subscribe Subscribe on Substack Follow Light Work on Instagram Follow Folasade Ologundudu on Instagram YouTube - Subscribe to the Light Work YouTube Channel