The blacker the berry (the sweeter the juice)

wax pastel on paper

13.25 x 16.25 inches

Courtesy of Reynolds Gallery

Guest curated by Julia Monroe

Special thanks to the artist for this 100% donation

"My works and practice are ever evolving, mostly finding inspiration from the black body and the environment that provides conditioning. I use saturated color, escapism provided imagery and reverberating emotion from perspective. Pulling references from African literature and folklore, juxtaposing it with a present artistic voice. This voice accompanied by flow state, allow me to generate not only imagery, but give a sense of purpose to why I create."

Born in Pittsburgh and raised in Hampton Roads, Hampton Boyer layers bright, geometric forms to create his figurative paintings and collages. He juxtaposes inspiration pulled from African folklore and literature with his own experience as a contemporary artist. The flow that he achieves through his artistic practice fills his work with reverberating energy and intimate emotion. He has exhibited in numerous group show and solo exhibitions, including one at Omni Gallery in London (2023). He also had a piece recently acquired by the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, VA.