THE VILLAGE paintings by Jimi Evins

“The Village” Paintings by Jimi Evins

Curated by Eric Murphy

January 6 – February 25, 2023

Opening Reception: Friday, January 6th | 6-9pm

Artist Talk: Friday, February 3rd | 6-9pm

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Where: Joyce Gordon Gallery

406 14th Street Oakland, CA. 94612 (12th St. Bart)

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The works in this exhibit reflects Jimi's strong belief that art is about sharing ideas, feelings, and emotions. The figurative works in this exhibit are expressing ideas and thoughts on the continuing struggle of people of African descent in America. It speaks to the ongoing struggle and the necessity of CULTURAL awareness.

Jimi believes that without knowing and embracing our history, not only in America but throughout the Diaspora, we will continue to experience the scrooge of RACISM. The VILLAGE is the sanctuary where we rebuild, question, exhaust, embrace, educate, and celebrate who we are as a people. Many of my paintings are reflections on self-realization, and getting to “know thyself.” The world changes when we do.

This exhibit is dedicated to those of us who value the courage and dedication of those in the struggle against racism and bigotry. - Jimi Evins

Jimi Evins is an artist, Art educator, and Culture warrior. Jimi has been creating art from his early childhood while avoiding the perils of racism in his home town in Florida. Having no formal art training, Jimi’s love for art was nurtured by comic books and magazines. His love of art continued to grow and eventually led him to enroll in college after duty in the USAF, to further his interest in visual art. Jimi graduated from the CCA with a major in painting. Jimi has exhibited his works nationally and internationally for the last 40 + years.

Joyce Gordon Gallery is a commercial fine art gallery located in the downtown district of Oakland, California. It exhibits art that reflects the social and cultural diversity of the Bay Area and international artists. The aim of the gallery is to respect the creative pursuits of the individual and seeks to make such work accessible to a broad audience. IG/FB @Joycegordongallery http://www.joycegordongallery.com/

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