Southfield Public Arts Commission presents Black History Month art exhibition and public reception February 24
February 20, 2023
Local artists showcase original artworks that celebrate African Americans
Mayor Kenson Siver and the Southfield Public Arts Commission will present a special Black History Month exhibition of artworks by local African American artists Yvette Rock, Lonnell Hurst, and Raymond Wells including an Artists Opening Reception on Friday, February 24 from 6-8 p.m. in the Southfield City Hall Main Lobby, 26000 Evergreen Road.
The Southfield Public Arts Commission curates a new exhibit of local artists' work quarterly. The exhibition of work by Yvette Rock, Lonnell Hurst, and Raymond Wells will be on display in the main lobby of Southfield City Hall from February 4 to April 28. All of the works exhibited are also offered for sale to the public.
Raymond Wells made the following Artist Statement: Raymond Wells has adopted in many of his works the subject matter of the children of the world, especially those in Africa. His humility is expressed in the human spirit. As an African American artist, he feels a strong responsibility to acquire as many resources for his works as possible. He consistently reviews many resources that influence his creativity. Historical themes and other subject matter inspired by others, give vision, and focus to his art. This inspiration has given him an added incentive to recreate ideas that come from these varied sources; to this end, he has visited many countries, embraced a variety of environments studied books and photo journalistic documents. He recreates the experience of his art compositions with the same feeling and purpose as a director creating a play or motion picture. He demonstrates his compassion for humanity, which may be shared by his viewers.
About the Southfield Public Arts Commission
The Southfield Public Arts Commission was established in 2015 to advise the City Council on matters affecting public art in the city. The goal of this commission is to create a stimulating environment that reflects and enhances the City's heritage, diversity, and character through public artworks integrated in the architecture, infrastructure, and landscape.
Flyer design by Yvette Rock.