"Departures" (2019) Born in Houston, Texas in 1951, Mary McCleary’s legacy goes back to 1838. It begins with a captain in the Texas Rangers who eventually became a pastor. A descendent of individuals who held a deep appreciation for artistry and craftsmanship, McCleary builds compelling collage images out of diverse materials such as painted paper, sticks
"Black is Beautiful" Family, culture, and faith are enduring themes in Letitia Huckaby’s art. Her family’s birthplace, the American south, is a tremendous part of her practice. Having grown up abroad in Europe, photography was a bridge for her to connect to her Southern relatives when her family returned to the States. “I was learning
ShenShen210 is known for her soulful portraits. Throughout her career she has elevated aerosol art and broken boundaries, bringing the street art medium to charity mural projects, art galleries, and the Olympics. While staying true to her roots in the graffiti art world, Shen’s signature style has taken her to many places where she didn’t
The Seeds and Light Project was created by painter Sara Drescher to support Freedom 418, Compassion, and the Midland County Child Welfare Board. These organizations work to free children from the cycle of poverty (Compassion), support survivors of human trafficking (Freedom 418) and help meet the needs of children who are in foster care (Midland
