Alvin & Friends: Presented by Morgan Stanley

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Alvin and Friends, Presented by Morgan Stanley
On view: Jan. 13 - Feb. 26, 2022
Curated by Kicki Storm

Alvin and Friends will feature artist Alvin Clayton and highlight emerging Black artists from the region. Alvin Clayton is a Trinidad-born artist, restauranteur, model, and Renaissance man now represented by the world-renowned IMG Models. He is self-taught though heavily influenced by Matisse and the French Impressionist movement. His paintings express everyday life in bright bold colors. They are a reflection of his past and present experiences as a Caribbean/African American man. His work has been featured at the Smithsonian Institute of African American Art and is found in the private collections of many celebrities and art collectors, including Ken and Kathy Chenault, Denzel Washington, Blair Underwood, Hill Harper, CCH Pounder, Lorraine Toussaint, to name a few. Alvin’s “Friends” in the show represent up and coming generations of Black artists in different mediums.

Also highlighting works by the following emerging artists:

Evan Bishop
Dawn-Marie Blackwell
Anthony E. Boone
Brian Cannady
Kiarra Elliot (Afrocentric)
Rich Kissi
Barry Mason
Courtney Minor
Danielle Scott
Dennis Shelton
Toäg
Kevin Veal
Xplorefreedom
Katori Walker

Presenting sponsor: Morgan Stanley
With support from J. Oliver and Christina Maggard

Made possible in part by:
ArtsWestchester, Westchester County Governmant, and New York State Council on the Arts