Galerie Myrtis, 2224 N Charles Street, Baltimore, MD (2026)

09/07/2023

Galerie Myrtis shares Tawny Chatmon and Delita Martin feature in the forthcoming exhibition "Spectrum: On Color & Contemporary Art" hosted by The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD). Both artists are amongst a multigenerational and international group of contemporary Black artists selected by curator Key Jo Lee, for whom color is a central element of their work. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore how, for each artist, hues convey themes, emotions, landscapes, precedents, and more.

"Spectrum: On Color & Contemporary Art" is on view September 27, 2023 – March 3, 2024 at MoAD. Go to the museum's website for more information!

"How do artists use color to guide our perception? In this exhibition, curated by Key Jo Lee, MoAD’s inaugural Chief of Curatorial Affairs and Public Programs, a multigenerational and international group of contemporary Black artists will illuminate the importance of color to both the form and content of their work. Through a series of thematic couplings and groupings, each visitor will explore how each artist employs color to convey mood, identity, architecture, event, etc.

The exhibition, which features seventeen artists, will be accompanied by digital and analog educational tools and programs meant to equip our audiences with new and/or refined questions and language with which to engage contemporary Black art through color."- The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD)

Artwork details:

"Still Hold Me Close (Self-portrait)" by Delita Martin, 2021, Relief printing, Charcoal, Acrylic, Hand-stitching, Decorative papers, 40 x 60" (unframed)

Image courtesy of the artist and Galerie Myrtis

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08/30/2023

Galerie Myrtis reminds guests “There Within Lies the Gospel: Truth” opens this Saturday (September 2nd) and highlights a selected work by featured artist Delita Martin.

Martin delves into the theory of duality by examining the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds. Using a combination of printmaking techniques, intricate patterns, hand stitching, and bright geometric forms, the artist creates figures that exist in multiple realms. This serves to illustrate to viewers the interconnectedness of different dimensions and their importance in maintaining balance.

“There Within Lies the Gospel: Truth” also features Tawny Chatmon, Wesley Clark, Morel Doucet, Monica Ikegwu, M. Scott Johnson, and Felandus Thames. The exhibit celebrates the rich history of black religious and spiritual traditions while challenging how these practices continue to evolve and adapt in response to contemporary social and cultural realities.

The opening reception will be held at Galerie Myrtis, 2224 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, September 2nd from 2:00 ‐ 6:00 pm. No appointment is necessary to attend.

The exhibit runs from September 2 – October 21, 2023. Gallery hours: Wednesday – Saturday from 2:00 – 6:00 pm by appointment. Hours extended during special events. For additional information on this exhibition, please contact the gallery at (410) 235‐3711 or Ky Vassor, Gallery Manager, at [email protected]. For sales inquiries please contact our Sales Manager, Noel Bedolla, at [email protected].

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08/26/2023

Galerie Myrtis invites you to "The Radical Voice of Blackness Speaks of Resistance and Joy" Artist Talk, Part II, and closing reception. Exhibition curator Dr. Myrtis Bedolla will moderate a panel featuring exhibiting artists Oletha DeVane, Edward Ghee Sr., Phylicia Ghee, and Jerrell Gibbs. The discussion will examine each artist's process, contemporary African-American art, and the Black experience in America.

The artist talk and closing ceremony will occur on Saturday, September 30th, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Banneker Douglass Museum. Registration is strongly encouraged to attend.

Click the link to register for the artist talk: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejxf6e367e9832e1&oseq=&c=&ch=&utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-bannekerdouglassmuseum&utm_content=later-37233261&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

"Presented are thought-provoking works by Black Maryland-based artists who pay tribute to the resisters, the freedom fighters, past and present, who, through a lifetime commitment or single act of bravery, have asserted, declared, and validated Black humanity. Their paintings, photographs, prints, videos, and conceptual works presented through a multigenerational lens give voice to the voiceless and dispossessed. They inspire conversations on empowerment while sanctioning and proclaiming Black existence." - Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, Guest Curator

08/25/2023

Galerie Myrtis shares an updated flyer the forthcoming exhibition "There Within Lies the Gospel: Truth" featuring Tawny Chatmon, Wesley Clark, Morel Doucet, Monica Ikegwu, M. Scott Johnson, Delita Martin, and Felandus Thames.

The opening reception will be held at Galerie Myrtis, 2224 North Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland on Saturday, September 2nd, from 2:00 ‐ 6:00 pm. No appointment is necessary to attend.

The exhibit runs from September 2 – October 21, 2023. Gallery hours: Wednesday – Saturday from 2:00 – 6:00 pm by appointment. Hours extended during special events. For additional information on this exhibition, please contact the gallery at (410) 235‐3711 or KyVassor, Gallery Manager, at [email protected]. For sales inquiries please contact our Sales Manager, Noel Bedolla, [email protected].

Image Details:

"Light in the Darkness II" by Monica Ikegwu, 2023, Oil paint on canvas, 24 x 18"

Image courtesy if the artist and Galerie Myrtis.

08/23/2023

Galerie Myrtis announces it will be hosting a book signing for "Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020 - 2021" in partnership with the Petrucci Family Foundation (PFF). The event features co-editors Klare Scarborough and Berrisford Boothe, PFF Director Claudia Volpe, and several artists highlighted in Shifting Time, such as Lavett Ballard, Tawny Chatmon, Monica Ikegwu, Delita Martin, Felandus Thames and more.

"Shifting Time" offers a glimpse into the lives of over 70 African American artists during the COVID-19 pandemic, social justice movements, and political upheaval.

The book signing will occur at Galerie Myrtis on Saturday, September 16th, from 5 - 7 pm. Due to limited seating, RSVP is required to attend. Click the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shifting-time-african-american-artists-2020-2021-book-signing-tickets-677550570997?aff=oddtdtcreator

“If we look to the artists, in this volume and elsewhere, we will hear the call and response of the world screaming and the artists answering the challenges of the moment. So, by taking on these projects, artists have been able to offer a tangible reaction to questions that no one has yet fully formulated.” - Lewis Tanner Moore, Foreword for "Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020 - 2021"

08/17/2023

Galerie Myrtis invites guests to join us for "The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined" Artist Panel Talk Part II hosted by the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on Saturday, August 19th, at 2:00 PM.

The panel features Morel Doucet, M. Scott Johnson, Arvie Smith, and Felandus Thames, with exhibition curator Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, as moderator. Artists will explore how Afro-futurism drove narratives within their featured works.

" 'The Afro-Futurist Manifesto' brings together a stellar assemblage of African-American artists who construct a future forged in transatlantic links and Afrofuturism's ideology to expand the notion of Blackness at the intersection of technology and liberation."- Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, Curator

Artwork details (left to right):

"Space is the Place" by Felandus Thames, 2022
Hairbeads on coated wire on aluminum rod, 101.5 x 99.1 x 36 ″

"Preach It" by Arvie Smith, 2021
Oil on canvas, 72 x 60 ″

"Tutnese Incantation (High John as a Juvenile)" by M. Scott Johnson, 2021, Springstone, 22 x 13 x 10 ″

"After All That, We Still Stand (When Black Lives Look Blue) #1" by Morel Doucet, 2022, Mylar, aerosol paint, ink, coffee and impressions of indigenous flora and fauna, 30 x 22 ″

Images courtesy of the artists and Galerie Myrtis.

08/12/2023

Galerie Myrtis shares "The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined" features in the Afro Newspaper article "Reginald F. Lewis Museum exhibit highlights Afro-futurism movement," written by Aria Brent. The column interviews President of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum, Terri Lee-Freeman, on the history of Afro futurism and the importance of having museum visitors imagine boundless futures for Black existence and culture.

Click the link to read the full article: https://afro.com/reginald-f-lewis-museum-exhibit-highlights-afro-futurism-movement-2/

Join us for "The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined" Artist Panel Talk Part II featuring Morel Doucet, M. Scott Johnson, Arvie Smith, and Felandus Thames, with exhibition curator Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, as moderator. The discussion will explore Afro-Futurism and examine how each panelist perceives their role within the arts. The panel will be hosted at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on Saturday, August 19th, at 2:00 PM.

"The Reginald F. Lewis Museum currently has their 'Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined' exhibit on display. The multi-medium art display is highlighting the idea of Afro-futurism and the many pioneers who have helped shape the ever growing subculture.

Afro-futurism is dynamic and isn’t easily defined; however, its inability to be limited is what inspired the exhibit at the Lewis museum."- Aria Brent for The Afro Newspaper

Artwork details:
"High John the Conquer (Adult)" by M. Scott Johnson, 2009, Blue Turquin Bardiglio marble, 40 x 17 x 15″

Image courtesy of the artist and Galerie Myrtis

08/09/2023

Galerie Myrtis announces its participation in the IFPDA Print Fair, where it will present works by historical and contemporary artists whose voices offer discourse on our cultural, social, and political landscapes while presenting the beauty of our humanity.

Featured are prints by artists Sam Gilliam (1933 - 2022), Susan Goldman, Michael Gross, Ya La'ford, Delita Martin, and Nelson Stevens (1938 - 2022) of AfriCOBRA at Booth #219.

Click the link to view our IFPDA page: https://ifpda.org/user/galerie-myrtis/

"This fall, the International Fine Print Dealers Association returns to the Javits Center in New York for the 30th edition of the preeminent fair for prints and printmaking. The IFPDA Print Fair is the largest international art fair dedicated to prints and printmaking, spanning periods and styles from old masters to contemporary, making it a must-see destination for collectors and curators."- IFPDA Print Fair

Image details:

"Squaring the Flower V, #1" by Susan Goldman, 2023, Screenprint, 40 x 32" (unframed)

Image courtesy of the artist and Galerie Myrtis.

For sales inquiries, contact our Sales Manager, Noel Bedolla, at [email protected] or by calling 410 235 3711.

08/03/2023

Galerie Myrtis invites guests to join us for "The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined" Artist Panel Talk Part II featuring Morel Doucet, M. Scott Johnson, Arvie Smith, and Felandus Thames, with exhibition curator Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, as moderator. The discussion will explore Afro-Futurism and examine how each panelist perceives their role within the arts. The panel will be hosted at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum on Saturday, August 19th, at 2:00 PM.

Join Dr. Myrtis Bedolla and artists from 'The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined' exhibition for a thought-provoking conversation. Artists will explore how Afro-futurism drove narratives within their featured works. Bedolla, founding director of Galerie Myrtis, curated 'The Afro-Futurist Manifesto' for the 2022 Venice Biennale, will moderate the discussion.

'The Afro-Futurist Manifesto' brings together a stellar assemblage of African-American artists who construct a future forged in transatlantic links and Afrofuturism's ideology to expand the notion of Blackness at the intersection of technology and liberation."- Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, Curator

Headshot of Dr. Bedolla by photographer: Grace Roselli, Pandora's BoxX Project

07/28/2023

Galerie Myrtis announces the Megan Lewis painting, "Together" was recently acquired by the University of Maryland College Park Stamp Student Union as a part of their Contemporary Arts Purchasing Program (CAPP). CAPP is a student led initiative meant to enrich the University of Maryland community by introducing the campus to prestigious contemporary artists.

Click the link for more on Lewis: https://galeriemyrtis.net/megan-lewis/

"The University of Maryland College Park Stamp Student Union has developed a Contemporary Arts Purchasing Program (CAPP) whose mission is to educate and inspire by exposing the campus community to thought-provoking art created by noted contemporary artists. Now in its tenth year, the program provides a student committee the opportunity to interact with the art world by researching, discussing, and purchasing artwork by emerging and established contemporary artists. CAPP operates on a biannual basis. Students of diverse majors are selected to participate through a competitive application process. Together they embark on a rigorous research and training program, including extensive visits to galleries and artists’ studios in Baltimore, New York, and Washington, DC."- The University of Maryland College Park Stamp Student Union

Image details:

“Together” by Megan Lewis, 2021, Oil and acrylic on canvas, 60 × 36"

Modified for social media. Image courtesy of the artist and Galerie Myrtis

07/20/2023

Galerie Myrtis invites guests to join us for "The Pros and Cons of Gallery Representation" on Saturday, July 22nd at The Yard: Eastern Market. The panel is a collaborative project between The Yard and Black Artists of DC that will demystify gallery representation for artists by holding a public forum with professionals from across the art industry. Featured panelists include Holly Bass, Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, Schwanda Rountree, and Sheldon Scott with moderator Gia Harewood.

Click the link to register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-pros-and-cons-of-gallery-representation-tickets-678124196727?aff=oddtdtcreator

"There are so many considerations surrounding what many artists see as a confusing and sometimes controversial topic. Join Holly Bass (artist), Myrtis Bedolla (gallerist and art consultant), Schwanda Rountree (lawyer and art consultant), and Sheldon Scott (artist) as they examine these questions and more.

Moderated by independent curator, Gia Harewood, this panel discussion is a collaborative project between The Yard and BADC (Black Artists of DC)." - Gia Harewood

Image of Dr. Myrtis Bedolla by Grace Roselli, Pandora's BoxX Project

07/19/2023

Galerie Myrtis welcomes painter, sculptor, and muralist Ya La'ford to its roster of represented artists. The New-York based interdisciplinary artist's works serve as a conduit between the visual realm and the intricate complexities of human communities. Working across a wide range of media, including painting, sculpture, installation, video, and sound, she weaves layered meanings to engage with the universal language of art and create transformative experiences that inspire communal growth.

Click the link for more on La’ford: https://galeriemyrtis.net/ya-laford/

"My art seeks to transcend boundaries, provoke thought, and inspire a collect reimagining of our existence. It is an invitation to explore the uncharted territ our inner selves and the vastness of the human experience." - Ya La’ford

For sales inquiries contact our Sales Manager, Noel Bedolla at [email protected] or 410 235 3711.

Images courtesy of the artist and Galerie Myrtis

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