Influenced by the cultural richness of his Caribbean heritage and Pan-African studies, Dexter R. Jones removes the veil of self-conscious inhibition by eliminating preconceived notions of beauty. Encompassing a mixture of texture, hues, flesh and heavy contrast in his editorial photography, his expertise in justly capturing women of vast shades is indicative of his strong matriarchal upbringing.
Chicago-based sculptor Barbara Cooper uses wood, books and glue to create elegantly structured artworks.
Join KAC Thursday, April 30, at noon for the first of a new weekly program on Facebook Live! In this week's discussion, Deputy Director and Curator Tami Miller will share a behind-the-scenes look at how she discovers artists like Dex R. Jones and talk about her experience assembling the 'Storied Portraits' exhibition. Curious about the […]