Growing up in Los Angeles, art has always been first for Calvin. From childhood he found himself sketching every chance he got. Loving the idea of bringing life to paper, he gravitated towards charcoal and graphite. Teaching himself shading techniques by observing human expression and emotion. He began oil painting after reading the book “The […]
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Uzo Njoku’s works rejoice in unions despite her subjects being mostly isolate. Her paintings are a fusion of fine art and design and celebrate the blend of her Nigerian- American cultural upbringing. Njoku, with skill and a considered softness, creates another harmonious alliance between the human bodies present and the decorative. Once deeply informed by […]
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Here at Nevah Black Down we love artists and art that represents the richness of our culture. Being black is powerful and beautiful. Tiffani G is just that kind of artist, powerful, beautiful and black. Her work jumps off of the canvas and draws your eye to look at her work. Her paintings tug at […]
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Patrick Dougher was born and raised in Brooklyn. He is an artist, musician, and educator with over 30 years’ experience as a fine artist and drummer/percussionist and over 20 years’ experience in working for community-based arts and social justice organizations. He has worked as an Art Therapist at Kings County Hospital, a youth counselor and […]
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Hanifa Queen rose to fame in the 80s as the only female member of Wolverhampton’s famed B-boy group. Known as Bubbles, she was the leading female break dancer in the world and internationally known in her field. Since then Hanifa has trained as a nurse and has become a mother, but her strong passion for […]
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It’s funny because Ajamu is a person that was a little on the periphery of my circle. I was much closer to his wife and good friend which happened to be my best friend. We have come to know a little bit more about each other since I left Brooklyn and ventured to Los Angeles. […]
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