Umbrella Gallery

08/31/2026

Stop by the gallery to experience Sudeep Kumar’s exhibition “People, Places and Backdoor Stories curated by Guarii S Kumaar opening this week and running through October 20, 2026. Gallery hours coincide with 's so grab a coffee or tea and spend some time with this moving exhibition.

We would love to have you join us for the opening reception on Saturday, September 5th, from 6-8 PM, where you’ll have the opportunity to speak about the work and the experiences behind it.

“This exhibition showcases Sudeep Kumar’s evocative exploration of the quiet narratives of urban life—decaying walls, aging and rusted architecture, and traces of human presence that often go unnoticed yet hold the essence of shared spaces. With charcoal, ink, and watercolor, Kumar captures the textures, rhythms, and layered histories embedded in these environments, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and experience the emotional resonance of everyday surroundings.

The exhibition also features a collaborative series by Kumar and the curator of this show, his wife, Gaurii S Kumaar. This series merges Kumar's visual art with performance-art photographs that examine the interplay between people and the built environment. These photographs bring an added dimension to the show, amplifying the moods and stories that form the foundation of their shared artistic vision.”

05/24/2026

Original Work: Mesmerize
By Alexander Isokrari

On view now at Umbrella Gallery

05/24/2026

Alexander Isokrari
Being born and raised in Nigeria, West Africa and now living in the heart of Texas, my perspective as an African and now an American have helped shape my life experiences which in turn fuel my passion to create art that not only represents these two worlds but merge them in a traditional and contemporary symphony. My work is a celebration of African cultural identity and the beauty within our roots. Through expressive figurative portraiture, I seek to honor the strength, resilience, and unity woven into African communities. Each painting becomes a reflection of belonging — a dialogue between tradition and modern identity — inviting viewers to reconnect with their heritage and see the strength that culture gives us all.

05/24/2026

Original Work: Ring around the Rosie
By Guinn Powell

On view now at Umbrellla Gallery

05/24/2026

Guinn Powell
Guinn’s paintings and artwork explore a range of topics from an honest and thoughtful perspective. A native of Terrell, Texas, he is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a BFA in graphic design. His paintings are characterized using everyday themes seen through the eyes of an African American for whom recognition and a conceptual approach play an important role. His art reveals an opportunity to explore life in a picturesque east Texas rural community through the eyes of his ancestors. His focus is on the multi-layered nature of art, aiming to depict the complications of life through a combination of color, texture, and symbolism. He has exhibited at various venues in the D/FW area and his work has been frequently awarded and recognized. “I do not limit myself to one medium, style or concept. Inspiration and ideas change. Knowledge changes. Each piece I create is simultaneously an extension of my heritage, where I’ve come from and what I’ve learned, as well as a reflection of the challenges we still face and the hope we hold for the future.”

05/24/2026

Original Work: Pearls Set In Stone
By Brianne Moore

On view now at Umbrella Gallery.

05/24/2026

Brianne Moore
Where Would I Be If I Didn’t Know You is a living archive of love, influence, and becoming. Each portrait in this series honors a person who has shaped my life. The people whose impact arrived through care, example, shared moments, or presence.

The butterfly appears throughout the work as a witness to transformation: a symbol of growth that is not solitary, but nurtured. It reflects the ways we change by observing, by belonging, and by moving through life alongside others who quietly expand what feels possible.

This series acknowledges that identity is not formed in isolation. It is inherited, mirrored, and gently shaped through proximity and connection. These portraits are not likenesses alone. They are thank-you notes, love letters, memory keepers, and acts of recognition.

At its core, this body of work asks:
Who have you become because someone was there?

04/24/2026

Join us this Saturday from 6pm-8pm for the Opening reception of Afrocentric, featuring work by and

“Afrocentric is an immersive art exhibition that celebrates the depth, resilience, and creative power of the African diaspora. Centered on African and Afro-descendant perspectives, the exhibit brings together visual and mixed media art, to explore heritage and cultural memory, while exploring identity that is shaped by those in our community.

04/02/2026