RW1: Journalism x Media
The Rebellious Black Artist
Once a gritty alleyway and graffiti-draped artist playground, Lispernard Street in Lower Manhattan is now a luxury one-way block home to million-dollar listings, chic restaurants and popular art galleries. [Nice lead!] On a recent Tuesday evening, giggling millennials, modern moms and self-proclaimed art enthusiasts flocked there to the Untilted Space gallery to celebrate the eccentric black woman and multidisciplinary artist, Nicole Washington.
Bopping down the licorice-colored winter asphalt, emerging artists from all walks of life moved feverishly in the same direction. Out of Brooklyn, were a sharply talented group of prominent female artist and curators. Often mistaken for ebony runway models, the enthusiastic and modish group came to meet and greet with like minds in the modern art world.
The colorful trend-setting world of female artists, alternative creatives and black exhibitors was out in full force [or something] About 40 to 50 art lovers, buyers, enthusiasts and supporters popped in and out of the space to view Washington’s works.
With psychedelic and alternative hip hop music blaring through the speakers, the small but bright and vivacious gallery was the perfect size for an exclusive house party. [Nice scene setting here.] Notable art scene characters and collectors stopped by to support the female artist, in celebration of Black History Month. Alternative art attendees also fit the mold of divine feminine spiritual energy packaged in a kaleidoscope of punk rock style. [Show not tell — how? Give your reader a few examples of attire, hairstyles, looks, etc..]
A array of large scaled spray-painted, lineal excited feminine movement bounced [nice] from one end of the room to the next. Much like Washington’s work and personality, the vibrant mood decorated every corner of the gallery keeping attendees’ attention for much of the evening. Yes, rebellious black art is not only here to play, it’s here to stay.
February 17th, 2020
Untilted Space Art Gallery
Opening Night First solo collection debut
Art Exhibit
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