#southeastqueensartists

[damaliabrams]

Online Event: Sunday February 14th, 3 pm EST, SEQAA artists will be discussing how our work connects with community, healing, and spirituality✨as part of our current exhibit at York College. Link in bio to register, and to a virtual tour of our exhibition. 🎨 🖌 #Repost @southeastqueensartists • • • • • • Join us for a conversation with several of the artists from Southeast Queens Artist Alliance. This conversation is part of our exhibition, "Emerging from Isolation - Notes on the Pandemic". Artists: Damali Abrams [@damaliabrams], Jacqueline Herranz-Brooks [@camioneera], Shenna Vaughn [@shennavaughn], Elizabeth Velazquez [@velazquezart729], and Ify Chiejina [@ify.chi.chiejina] will be discussing how their works connect with community, healing, and spirituality. The artists in conversation will be moderated by @culturepusher Executive Director Clarinda Mac Low [@adniralc1]. Registration is free and required. Link in the Bio. #emergingfromisolation #notesonthepandemic #covidcreations #culturepush #artistsinconversation #art #artwork #Queens #southeastqueens #southeastqueensartists #newyorkcity #queensartfund #queenscouncilonthearts #yorkcollege #art #Blackart #Blackwomenartists (at York College, City University of New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLFauYUFl1A/?igshid=1gctak6ap0y4x

[ifyxpressions]

I'm thrilled to be a participating artist for "Here We Are: Young, Black, and Indigenous Women in the Art World". Answering questions about the pieces I selected for the exhibition was really nice because it was a reminder of how much I enjoy doing what I want to do in my practice and experimenting. My older brother went to the opening reception with me and took most of these photos. The group show was curated by @shawnalaine1 💜 and the works will be on view till the end of the year. #IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #americanartist #nigerianamericanartist #artist #contemporaryartist #exhibition #southeastqueensartist (at Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChlZeRmsz53/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[splendidastoria]

I was so inspired by the notebooks in the Process -> Project exhibition at @jamaicaartscenter 🎨 It features the work of the @southeastqueensartists and is curated by @damaliaabrams & @rejinl who also put together an amazing tutorial on creating your own sketchbook. I was unable to attend in person, but the exhibition is viewable online and it was an incredible experience getting to peek behind the scenes of these brilliant artists. I too keep a sketchbook. Most recently I created one specifically for pre-work on “One Paw Dog”, my 2020 QCA New Works grant project. I have a very active 1-year old & often the only time I had to work was in the car. So I experimented with my work on a small scale in this 4x6 sketchbook before recreating it for the finished piece. Here are some of my “behind the scenes” experiments for “Chapter 6: The Violets” starting with a photo of the final drawing for comparison. (If you are interested in watching the final completed piece, the link is in my bio.) 1- Finished main scene for “The Ballad of One Paw Dog Chapter 6: The Violets” (colored pencil, marker, pen) 2 - original sketch of the scene (multicolor pencil and pen) 3 - closeup of violet/notes - I used our houseplants as inspiration, but also researched violets growing in the wild which was quite different from what I expected 4- music/editing notes - 1PD had a musical component and sometimes I used my notebook to jot down notes while I was recording or editing the sound for the final video #processtoproject #notebook #newwork #wip #coloredpencil #violets #dog #tiger #sketch #sketchbook #sketchbooktour #onepawdog #artist #nycartist #artistofqueens #artistsoninstagram (at Astoria, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CL7og1PDh8g/?igshid=u31gluqfawn0

[afutureancient]

#Repost @rejinl ・・・ A few more treasures to add to #ArtBoxNY before Saturday's #SoutheastQueensBiennial closing at @yorkcollegefineartsgallery: cyanotypes by @barbee_bravo and poems on palm fronds by @afutureancient. #bringyourquarters #alocusofmovingpoints #southeastqueensartists

[damaliabrams]

Yay! Southeast Queens Biennial at Central Library in Jamaica, Queens. It is also still on at York College Fine Arts Gallery through April 21st. So much great art! #grateful 💖 💖 💖 💖 💖 #seqbiennial #southeastqueensbiennial #southeastqueensartists #jamaicaqueens #art #queens #artist #library #nolongerempty (at Queens Library)

[ifyxpressions]

To Be At Peace Amongst Yourself, 2016 Even though this painting is not a self-portrait, I do remember having to confront who I am and who I was becoming while producing the piece. Isolating myself and stepping away from a space that felt like home in 2016 was more difficult than saying goodbye to my mother in 2014. Thankfully through the grace of God, I overcame those feelings of hurt and disappointment. Six years after making the painting, I feel it necessary to self-isolate and recall the positive benefits that do come with being and standing alone. I've donated my piece for JCAL's 50th anniversary art auction, which is now live 💜. Supporting cultural institutions like @jamaicaartscenter that encourages participation in the arts means a lot to me because art can liberate us from feelings of loneliness, which is especially profound for individuals with mental health issues. #IfyChiejina #IfeatuanyaChiejina #artist #americanartist #contemporaryartist #artauction #jcal #jamaicaartscenter #southeastqueensartist #art #mentalhealth https://www.instagram.com/p/CewK_8DlTgf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ifyxpressions]

"Black Men Guided" is a series in which I am focused on portraying Black men in a positive light to counteract the stereotypical images of them in the media. I notice these harmful depictions when it pertains to the circulation of black on black violence and police brutality. I wanted to create a new story of the men I see in my community every day. I chose to use a bright color palette for both paintings to celebrate their individual style. Their sneakers and outfits reflects their innate defiance towards a status quo that has labeled and “othered” them. Black men coming out of the obscurity and stepping into the foreground of self is something that I am capturing. As a heterosexual female, I decided to make portraits of black men living in their God given purpose and building generational wealth for their family. I will continue to create more artwork centering on this theme. Image 1: 📷 credit David Smith. Image 2: Postcards that are available to take. The exhibition is showing @jamaicaartscenter from October 29th - November 8th, 2021. My friend and fellow @southeastqueensartists member @lisawade325 helped me greatly to put my artist statement together. I am most appreciative of her support and encouragement 💐. This program is made possible by the New York City Artist Corps. #ifychiejina #blackartist #artist #art #CityArtistCorps #jcal #exhibition #southeastqueensartist @nyfacurrent @nyculture (at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVl24P_FgAv/?utm_medium=tumblr

[ifyxpressions]

There are some things that I know how to do by myself, and then there's a whole lot of things that I can't do on my own. I owe the Program Associate for Performance @jamaicaartscenter, David Smith, so much for giving direction, helping me with installation, and capturing photographs of me doing what I do know 🤗. This program is made possible by the New York City Artist Corps. #ifychiejina #blackartist #artist #CityArtistCorps #art #jcal #exhibition #southeastqueensartist @nyfacurrent @nyculture https://www.instagram.com/p/CVlxegll2xT/?utm_medium=tumblr

[damaliabrams]

Our exhibit opens today! And be sure to sign up for co-curator @rejinl's free online workshop to Make Your Own Sketchbook this Saturday. Adults and children are welcome! Link in bio. ✨ 🍾 👏🏾 #Repost @jamaicaartscenter • • • • • • Jamaica, Queens It's almost that time! @southeastqueensartists upcoming exhibition is all set at our gallery. RSVP for the virtual workshop "Make Your Own Sketchbook" & Book an appointment to the gallery for "Process -> Project: What Comes Out of Our Sketchbooks" in our bio! 📸: @zaidislam (at Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK438LvlrIo/?igshid=13t6u7zsv4fwn

[damaliabrams]

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BLOOD, COFFEE &TEARS, 2020, Damali Abrams the Glitter Priestess 🎨 Had an amazing virtual studio visit with @southeastqueensartists last night on zoom. This piece is the first part of a self-love spell triptych that will hopefully be in our next SEQAA exhibit. 🎨 💗 🌺 #Blackart #Blackwomenartists #selflove #spell #art #magic #artwitch #gif #artist #mixedmediacollage #blood #coffee #tears #coffeeart #shadowself #shadowwork #collage #collageart #collageartist #glitterwitch #GlitterPriestess #mermaidlife #glitter https://www.instagram.com/p/CE9subulfdv/?igshid=ymwhsxcrqli

[damaliabrams]

A few members of Southeast Queens Artist Alliance @southeastqueensartists representing at the Southeast Queens Biennial at Central Library in Jamaica, Queens & York College Fine Arts Gallery through April 21st! #jamaicaqueens #art #exhibit #nyc #Jamaica#queens #blackart #southeastqueensbiennial #southeastqueensartists (at Queens Library)

[ifyxpressions]

Last night I had the honor of giving my immense admiration for Dr. Margaret Rose Vendryes during Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning's Golden Anniversary Gala. @jamaicaartscenter wished to surprise @camioneera with the Margaret Rose Vendryes "Divas" Prize Commemorating a Lifetime of Art and Impact. They assigned me the responsibility of keeping this a surprise, and later asked me to write a speech. Thank you @nnenna.chiejina for being the only person I could share my speech with before the event. Thank you @southeastqueensartists for accepting the prize in @camioneera's behalf 💙. #MargaretRoseVendryes #diva #jcal #jamaicaartscenter #commemoration #gala #seqaa #speech (at Hollis) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce9SUkzF8CG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[damaliabrams]

Thank you so much to everyone who came out tonight (online) and thank you to JCAL, SEQAA, and all participating artists!!! 💗 And thank you to @barbee_bravo for these screen shots! #Repost @southeastqueensartists • • • • • • Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning There are still 2 days to catch the show @jamaicaartscenter Thank you to everyone who joined in on the conversation about our process ➡️ project show. #sketchbook #process #jcal #seqaa #nycartists #paneldiscussion #artists #artisttalk https://www.instagram.com/p/CMlNIC-ldJ5/?igshid=u9w19msxytqs

[afutureancient]

Every year I receive these palm branches for Palm Sunday and I don't know what to do with them. So I decided to use them to write poems. These will be part of @southeastqueensartists ArtBox! #text #haiku #poems #palmbranches #palmsunday #art

[afutureancient]

Join me on July 13th at the Queens Book Fair! I will be there selling copies of my chapbook Lucy's Bone Scrolls and my zine, JaZZ: Jamaica Zpace Ztation. Also I will be there with the @southeastqueensartists Zine library and museum! More info below: ....... Via @beyondtheabuse Beyond The Abuse Presents Queens Book Fair Date: Saturday July 13, 2019 Time : 12:00pm to 3:00pm  Location: The Harvest Room  90-40 160th St, Jamaica, NY 11432 Entrance: $5 in advance Come Meet With Divers Authors such as @j_mae2017 , @official_crystalsays , @Malcolmboyd5433 @heartofapromise , Sherese Francis, Poets and Artists, Mingling and Have Fun. Entertainment will be provided by @ebless007 To register to be a vendor and exhibit at the fair call 516-360-6953 or go on: -https://www.eventbrite.com/e/queens-book-fair-tickets-60600185787 or -https://www.beyondtheabuse.com/event-info/queens-book-fair . . . #BTA #Author #BookSigning #BookSale #BookFair #Queens #JoinUs #Saturday #July13 #Community #NYC https://www.instagram.com/p/BztDcJDl9C3/?igshid=1q6irqgp64kav

[afutureancient]

Today @southeastqueensartists will be at the @kingmanormuseum for their Traditions Festival from 1-4! Make sure to get yourself a copy of our group sketchbook zine! ... Via @southeastqueensartists Come to "Art Like Air & Water" to check out our group sketchbook #zine, featuring pages by @camioneera @barbee_bravo @velazquezart729 @afutureancient @mrvendryes and @rejinl. Better yet, make a donation to support the #mobilemuseum and you can take one home 🙂. We'll be open Thursday from 3 to 6pm at the #JamaicaColosseumMall in #Queens. #zines #artistsbooks #publicart #library #zinelibrary #zinesoninstagram #socialpractice #art https://www.instagram.com/p/BzS1Yy0FqjS/?igshid=lihu0kqoo3za