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Juneteenth Celebration: Moses Adams, Gene Grant, Earl Jones, & Ameera York
June 19, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Open House Juneteenth Celebration 7 – 9 PM
Featuring Four Black Artists
Moses Adams, Master Painter Mixed-Media Artist; Gene Grant, Realism Oil Painter; Earl Jones, Sculptor/Painter and Ameera York, Gospel/Pop Recording Artist
Dinner appetizers will be served. Free and open to the public.
Exhibit ends June 29th.
Hallet Oak Gallery, 115 N. Main St., Hallettsville, TX 77964 – 361-217-7030 www.halletoakgallery.com
About Gene Grant, Realism Oil Painter, Hallettsville, TX: Gene Grant’s work is inspired by Boris Vallejo, a Peruvian painter whose work has graced the covers of science fiction paperbacks. Most recently, he has been influenced by painter, Michael Windberg. Gene Grant enjoys and challenges himself in capturing facial features, especially the eyes. He is available for commissioned works. Gene’s art elevates awareness of the Black community’s past and present. His new work encourages young people to follow a path. “This can be done”, Gene says, “By being more visible. Black people need to be seen out in the open doing great things within their community. Many have all along through the ages, perhaps not so visible.” He shares the beauty of being born black in his artworks.
About Earl Jones, Wood Sculptor/Painter, Galveston, TX: Earl Jones has a heart-felt connection with art and has an ability to sculpt, draw, and paint to fulfill the imagination of his clients. Earl has a Fine Arts degree from Texas Southern University. His thumbprint is to share with the world, a visual masterpiece that brings out inner joy and peace. He hopes is to stimulate each onlooker to write his or her own story and elicit his or her own interpretation. Earl Jones carvings can be seen throughout Texas, including a tribute to Cadets at Texas A & M University (Marine Science) in Galveston. An art virtuoso, Earl studied and was influenced by legendary fine artists; among them was famed artist John Biggers and Carroll Simms.
About Moses Adams, Jr., Master Painter and Mixed-Media Artist, Houston, TX: Moses Adams Jr. was born in Hallettsville and attended Texas Southern University for his Art Education degree. He served in the U.S. Army and taught art. He is currently devoting his time to create a personal retrospect of rural life during segregation. “He enjoys painting scenes from Texas that disappeared long ago.” recalls, Harley Fisk, Operations Manager at Hallet Oak Gallery. Harley says “Moses’ has a distinct style. He experienced segregation and is now able to paint those memories. The youths ahead, will only hear stories. Moses art is irreplaceable.” An art collector, Doris Zumwalt explains, “It’s not just a scene, it’s the love Adams has for the people he’s painting and that appeals to me. “.
About Ameera York, Gospel Pop Recording Artist, Hallettsville, TX:
Ameera York, grew up in Hallettsville singing in churches. Her gospel music emits pop and urban overtones and she now ministers to the world conveying the love of Christ. Growing up with her mother always preaching Jesus and leading youth conferences gave Ameera a strong foundational background. Ameera has been singing the majority of her life, but began ‘rapping’ on her step-father’s recordings with her three brothers. Her commitment is first to the Lord and her heart is to simply be a vessel for God’s use – to heal, bring joy and help others see their purpose in the Lord’s plan.
The Hallet Oak Gallery is hosting a reception and Juneteenth Celebration featuring four black artists titled: “Retrospect of Freedom” and will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, from 7:00 PM till 9 PM. The Gallery invites everyone to join in celebrating Black History and honoring these Hallettsville natives. The Hallet Oak Gallery, a 501 c 3 non-profit fine art, performance and learning center, is located at 115 N. Main St, Hallettsville, TX, 77964. For more information, visit www.halletoakgallery.com for calendar-of-events.