Clarence Alexander Avant (aka) The Black Godfather and I discussed over pancakes and wine!! Quote from Clarence” it’s all going in the same place” lol. We planned this limited edition 20, with the idea that a donation would be given to an idea of a museum in his hometown of Climax North Carolina . There are still about 10 left in the edition. The original (master) is created with oil and Japanese ink on linen 30”x20” 2019. I’d like to thank those so far that added this piece to their collections. @coachk44@theethiopiandream@dnice@la_reid naming a few. Clarence Avant now 91 and one of a kind !!. @iamalexavant@jacforbes@vitoschnabelgallery@nightgallery
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This work on paper by Chaz Guest was recently featured in “Gaining Pride with Promises Broken,” his 2022 solo show at Night Gallery. In this exhibition, Guest presents fictive subjects who act as homages to African American cultural history. Visual memoirs unfold with a bold eloquence across the body of work, speaking to the universal impulse to persist in the face of struggle. Each work is infused with a palpable sense of conviction that celebrates resilience, identity, and our shared humanity.
1-4: Chaz Guest, “Untitled,” 2022, 30” x 22 1/2”
5: Chaz Guest, “Gaining Pride with Promises Broken,” installation view, 2022. Photo: Marten Elder
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At the time of his passing, Michael K. Williams had nearly finished a memoir that tells the story of his past while looking to the future, a memoir that merges his life and his life’s work. Mike, as his friends knew him, was so much more than an actor. Scenes from My Life, written with Jon Sternfeld, is Mike’s story. Available for preorder everywhere books are sold. Out 8/23/22. Link in bio. #michaelkwilliams
A great visit with good pal, Chaz Guest at his terrific show at the Night Gallery in Downtown LA today. These rough sketches, which Chaz informed me were simply underlying studies for which he creates his masterful paintings left me breathless. The effortless appeal in these studies are mind boggling and not to be missed. @nightgallery@dahveeduh@livingwithmaewest@greggormanphoto