VIRTUAL EXHIBITION CATALOGS (VECs)

VEC 37: Calvin Coleman Solo Exhibition "Strength and Beauty the Virtuous Woman Collection"

"The Virtuous Woman is a collection of women that portray the elegance and international beauty of profiles and silhouettes that embark on the features of the everyday woman. This collection was derived from the scripture Proverbs 31. This scripture is noted to speak to all the various characteristics a Virtuous Woman possesses, (diligence, work ethic, love and no give-up internal strength). it is my belief that all womanhood embodies some if not all of the qualities portrayed in Proverbs 31 " - Calvin Coleman

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VEC 36: Al Burts Solo Exhibition "Afrocletic"

"I've developed my own powerful series of portraits, Afroclectic. After decades of practicing drawing a wide range of African American history, I figured it was time to show the work what rising above that looks like. I have combined southern region family tales with my training of fashion illustration by taking cultural artifacts to create a new and positive experiences." - Al Burts

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VEC 35: 11TH Annual McRae Fine Arts Home Show

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VEC 34: IF WE HAD WINGS

If 'We Had Wings' marries elements of contemporary blackness and historical events, ranging from the black experience in rural Texas to the African Diaspora in Medieval Europe. Afi paints what she knows from her childhood as well as what she hopes for the future of her people.

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VEC 33: METAMORPHOSIS

Metamorphosis a collection of paintings that expose the juxtaposition and intersection of the importance of things fashion trends.

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VEC 32: What a time to be alive

A fascinating collection of artwoks that explore the many diverse experiences of growing up as a black person in Chicago and Amerikkka.

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VEC 31: Genesis Solo Exhibit of Jerry Lynn

Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of art with Jerry Lynn at the Genesis Solo Exhibit! Jerry Lynn’s artwork is known for its unique blend of colors, shapes, and textures that came together to create stunning pieces that capture the essence of life. The Gensis Solo Exhibit is the perfect opportunity to witness Jerry Lynn’s latest creations up close and personal.

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VEC 30: Collector’s Fingerprint V

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VEC 29: Connecting the Dots - The Bridge to the African Diaspora

Meet and greet our resident artists and artists we met through our travels to places of the Diaspora. See their amazing work and hear their stories.

Featuring the Fine Art of Artists of the African Diaspora: Abiola Akintola - Nigeria, Boladale -Nigeria, Stephen “Sayo” Olalekan - Nigeria, Mukaila Ayoade - Nigeria, Isiaka Lawal- Nigeria, Muhunzi - Zanzibar, Amiri Ramadhani Ayubu (Mkangala) - Zanzibar, Suleiman Amour Ali (Master Sele) - Zanzibar, Jafari Yusuph Bakari ( Ashley) - Zanzibar, Johnson square Muyanjah (Mj square) - Zanzibar, Yona Michael Haul ( Yonas) - Zanzibar, Francis Sibanda - South Africa, Paulo Handa - Brazil.

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VEC 27: Everlasting Life

"Eternal Life is Life after Death. These Portraits are reflecting a Harvest of Life that never Dies, through Love, Dignity and Strength."

-Al Burts

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VEC 26: Foundations

The exhibition demonstrates the ingredients of the multiple char-acteristics of what is blended together to portray a common theme of inner peace.

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VEC 25: Colored Entrance

Vivid and deep realizations of the everyday world we live in. Contrasting vibrant colors and profound messages.

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VEC 24: Journeying

Work for this show covers pieces made between Derrock leaving Indiana and relocating to Texas. It also is an example of his journey as an image maker, the work addresses ideas of diversity in blackness while borrowing from the language of graffiti, abstraction, Africa, hip-hop and the urban environment.

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VEC 23: 10TH Annual McRae Fine Arts Home Show

Gallery Guichard is going back to Washington, DC for the McRae 10th Annual Fine Art Show to display and sell original artwork. Gallery artists will display over 50 pieces of beautiful artwork from around the African Diaspora.

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VEC 22: Ab-Stractly Bent

A display of colorful expression of abstract artwork by Pearlie Taylor. Featuring a solo exhibit of some of her greatest works.

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VEC 21: Meraki

Meraki is a word that is used to describe the way people do things for those they love. This is a group of mixed media works that are a accumulation of the past 20 years. Listen to learn more about the works of Sanah Brown-Bowers

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VEC 20: ANATOMY OF HUMAN EXPERIENCE

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VEC 19: Creative Awakening

Gallery Guichard features A group exhibition highlighting new creative expressions by emerging, mid-career and master artists from the African Diaspora Featuring the fine art of: Abiola Akintola, Mukaila Ayoade, Chetanae Ellison, Andre Guichard, Frances 'Marlene Campbell' Guichard, Stephen 'Sayo' Olalekan, Pearlie Taylor International Brazilian artists: Paulo Hands Inae Rafeal Fernandes Gaco Moreno

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VEC 18: Timeless

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Collector’s Fingerprint IV

Listen to master collector Chuck Bowen speak about his collection and understand art & philanthropy with the donation of a Kerry James Marshall print to BBF Family Services with Board President Marseil Jackson.

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VEC 17: In SEARCH OF BEWILDERMENT

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Collector’s Fingerprint III

Gallery Guichard speaks with two collectors with unique fingerprints about collecting art and their talent of curating spaces with art

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VEC 16: OUR BLACK IS BEautiful

A conversation around being an artist of the African Diaspora.

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VEC 15: “Chicago Diasporia” - ONE TWO PRU EXHIBITION

This partnership with Gallery Guichard perfectly aligns with One Two Pru’s , mission to reimagine The Lobby as an iconic Chicago destination while playing a meaningful role in society and bringing attention to a missed form of media during the pandemic.