“Black History Month Admiration” (styled ad•mi•ra•tion) hosted an opening event at the Tanya Weddemire Gallery in Brooklyn.
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His work, depicting the enslaved Africans’ perspective, drew many people to the recent “Black History Month Admiration” opening event at the Tanya Weddemire Gallery. “I’m happy about people gravitating to what I’ve done and the reason behind it,” he said. He was also thrilled to see how many attendees were at the opening.
The opening reception took place on Thursday, Feb. 1, held in Industry City, Brooklyn, and brought out over 200 attendees to support celebrating Black art. Tanya Weddemire, the Jamaican-born gallery owner, curator, and art dealer, was pleasantly surprised with the turnout. Philoche was also excited seeing the gallery full of supporters and art lovers. “First day of Black History Month, I see lots of beautiful Black people out here celebrating, enjoying; I like celebrating us.”
This mixed media connected with Sheraine Gilliam instantly. “When I walk into the gallery and see this image, it’s like, ‘it is me!’” said Gilliam. “It is this time in my life, and I feel free.” She is happy seeing more Black women wearing their natural hair. The new art collector was thrilled to purchase this work as an example for her six-year-old daughter.
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