“Playground Elegy” 2025
25,5x25,5 inches
Natural chicle (gum), mixed media collage on wood panel
Innocence meets aftermath, children at play wearing gas masks in a transformed playground. A reflection on memory, trauma, and resilience
Excited to have my work included in The Bias Inside Us at @themonmouthmuseum — a traveling exhibition created by the @smithsonian Institution through @sitesexhibitions .
This powerful show explores how bias shapes our perspectives and society. It’s accompanied by a juried exhibition of 56 NJ artists reflecting on themes of identity, perception, and belonging
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Title : “Despotism” 2025
Medium : Natural chicle (gum), mixed media collage on panel
Size : 39,5 x 25.5 inches
curated by Bryant Small @bfly777 .
Installation by @_juicyjenn
Grateful to be part of this timely and necessary conversation.
Throwback to June 12th & July 19th — opening night & artist talk of the group show at @tanyaweddemiregallery 💥
Grateful to be sharing space with so many powerful voices.
Thank you to everyone who came out, to the artists who made this show what it is 💛
and to @tanyaweddemiregallery and the incredible gallery team — @theeartoftati@jomanidanielle — for making it all happen.
Excited to be part of a new group exhibit:
Contemporary Art + Design at Khawam Gallery!
July 17th to August 15th, 2025.
Opening Reception:
July 17th 5:30 to 8:30PM
Curated by Tony Khawam
Gallery Director, Mirna Asmar
Khawam Gallery
201-621-5474
476 Ridgedale Ave
East Hanover, NJ 07936
KhawamGallery.com
@KhawamGallery
This group exhibition presents a curated display of creative works that blend artistic expression with functional design elements. It features a diverse
range of mediums, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, fine rugs and
architectural models, all exploring the intersection of aesthetics and utility. The participating artists
boldly mix and collide various references, mediums, materials,
inspirations, and motifs, resulting in
densely layered artworks and designs that reflect a wealth of life experiences.
The exhibit features artworks by @leetalstudio , @hadieh.afshani , @jerlynmarie_ , @kristian.battell , @lanaabraham , @qinza1 , @reginaruff , @sof.saleh , @swain_art . Also, functional objects design by Ridima & Manav, and William Chesser will be showcased.
Slide 2 : “Vanity Wars” 16x17,5 inches mixed media gum and collage on wood panel. 2024
Slide 3 : “The Unnamed” 44x41x2 inches mixed media gum and collage on wood panel. 2024
ARTISTS TALK | #BUYART : WITHIN REACH
Join us for an intimate and powerful afternoon of conversation as part of our #BUYART : Within Reach Activation. 🖤
Seven incredible artists will gather in conversation to share their creative process, personal narratives, and what led them to this point in their artistic journey.
✨ARTISTS
▪️ Honey Pierre | @honeypierre_
▪️ Ken Forbes | @kenforbesart
▪️ Grei T. Booker | @mslegacybuilder
▪️ Chermia Lucas | @chermiaamour
▪️ Mayowa Nwadike | @mayowanwadike
▪️ Sofia Saleh | @sof.saleh
▪️ Sandy Clafford | @thequeensartillery
✨MODERATOR
▪️ Jomani Danielle | @jomanidanielle
This is a rare chance to listen deeply to stories of resilience, identity, vision, and transformation — and to engage with the artists behind the work.
🗓️ Saturday, July 19th
⏰ 2PM – 4PM
📍 Tanya Weddemire Gallery
INDUSTRY CITY, BLDG 2
254 36th Street, Suite C257
Brooklyn, NY 11232
Come be part of the dialogue and get inspired.
#art #conversation #artiststalk #artist #contemporaryart
“Swing States”
18x18 inches
2025
Natural chicle (gum), mixed media collage on panel
This piece lives in the tension between play and peril, capitalism and conflict, survival and spectacle.
Excited to be showing work in the second edition of the #BUYART: Within Reach Group Exhibition at TANYA WEDDEMIRE GALLERY | @tanyaweddemiregallery 🎉
My first piece sold during the opening, and I’m excited to have two new works now available in the show 🫶🏽🙌🏽
SLIDE 1
🖼️ Freedom is a Costume
35.5” x 25.5”
Natural chicle (gum), mixed media collage on wood panel
SLIDE 2
🖼️ Wings of Dissent
17.5” x 17.5”
Natural chicle (gum), mixed media collage on wood panel
📌 Exhibition Dates:
June 12 – August 16, 2025
📍 Tanya Weddemire Gallery
INDUSTRY CITY | BLDG 2
254 36th Street, Suite C257
Brooklyn, NY 11232
For inquiries: [email protected]
#BuyArtWithinReach #EmergingArtist #AccessibleArt #SupportCreatives #TanyaWeddemireGallery #ContemporaryArt #ArtInBrooklyn
“ Let’s Go To School II “- 18,8x18 inches - Natural chicle (gum), mixed media collage on wood panel
When the backpack holds more than books. A layered look at power, propaganda, and the luxury of safety.
I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be participating in the second edition of the #BUYART:Within Reach Group Exhibition at TANYA WEDDEMIRE GALLERY | @tanyaweddemiregallery
SLIDE 2
🖼️Title, “ The March of Intellect “
35,7” x 30”
Natural chicle (gum), mixed media collage on wood panel
This powerful lineup features 12 artists, each presenting one piece, one story, one bold expression.
@honeypierre_ (Honey Pierre)
@mann_made.art (Lamar Bailey)
@brandanhenry (Brandan Henry)
@kenforbesart (Ken Forbes)
mslegacybuilder (Grei T. Booker)
@chermiaamour (Chermia Lucas)
@mayowanwadike (Mayowa Nwadike)
@jpg.taj (Taj Anthony)
@sof.saleh (Sofia Saleh)
@tasaneeart (Tasanee Durrett)
@thequeensartillery (Sandy Clafford)
📌ACTIVATION DATES
June 12th - August 16th of 2025
🥂 OPENING RECEPTION
🗓️ Thursday June 12th
⏰ 6PM - 10PM
📍Tanya Weddemire Gallery
INDUSTRY CITY | BLDG 2
254 36th Street
Suite C257
Brooklyn NY 11232
INQUIRE : [email protected]
#BuyArtWithinReach #EmergingArtist #FirstShow #AccessibleArt #supportcreatives #tanyaweddemiregallery
“ Vanity Wars II “ 18,2 x 35 inches
a meditation on conflict, consumerism, and identity. Natural chicle (gum), mixed media collage on wood panel play converge to expose the tangled layers of violence and desire
