Baxter Perkinson Jr.’s Spontaneous Art
Photo by BK Fulton “Don’t be afraid to do things differently.” Baxter Perkinson Jr. works as a dentist by profession but has an artistic…
Sandrine Plante’s Dedication to Her Ancestors
Sandrine Plannte poses by her sculpture Ma, Second Wife. Photo by Grigor Khachatryan. “Keep the past alive.” Through her sculptures, artist Sandrine Plante retells the…
Heidi Abbott: Capturing the Beginnings of a Movement
Photo by Jordan Shanks “Be where the people are.” Heidi Abbott migrated to Richmond, Virginia, after college for a teaching job in 1984. She…
Kristen Peyton: Finding Beauty and Inspiration in the Ordinary
Photo by Michelle Krewinghaus “Inspiration can be found all around us.” Kristen Peyton’s passion is painting. She is an artist and the co-director and…
Steve Prince: Sowing Seeds for a New Generation
Photo by Corey Miller Photography “Great art is honest and true.” Steve Prince is an artist from New Orleans who studied fine arts and…
Salaam Muhammad’s Higher Purpose
Artist Salaam Muhammad. Photo by Jessica Knox Photography. “Be intentional with your gift.” Salaam Muhammad’s artwork is shaped by his upbringing in Elizabeth, New…
Acori Honzo’s Afro-Pop Figurines Pique the Imagination
Acori Honzo creating The Conversation, a piece where Jean-Michel Basquiat meets James Baldwin. Photos by James B. Abbott. “Don’t be afraid to look to…
Stella Singleton-Jones Finds Comfort in Sculpting
Stella Singleton-Jones chiseling away. Photos by Francine/SMC in Focus “Our struggles can be turned into something beautiful.” Stella Singleton-Jones always had the gift of…
Turning Point Pen Co.’s Special Gift to Kehinde Wiley
Rumors of War pen uncapped. Photography by Michael Hyland. “Let those who inspire you know your appreciation for their craft.” Michael Hyland is the…
Valerie Cassel Oliver: What Does Art Say About Us?
Valerie Cassel Oliver, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. Photos by Travis Fullerton. Courtesy of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts “The world is…