Eric's Perspective Feat. Yrneh Gabon
06/30/22 • 67 min
In this episode, Eric sits down with multidisciplinary artist and activist Yrneh Gabon who opens up about growing up in Jamaica, how his passion for art and expression grew, studying art, music and theatre as a young boy.. to eventually competing in national competitions, leaving school and entering the professional world of filmmaking, art and performance which lead him to an exciting and multifaceted global career in the arts. What lead him back to higher education and the mentors that have inspired and supported him along the way. They discuss Gabon’s travels to Africa and how it has informed his artwork.. that combines various missions that he has advocated for; including people affected by Albinism, visiting Tanzania for research and ultimately lobbying for and even testifying at the United Nations about his findings.. his ecological activism and his exciting upcoming projects and exhibitions.
For more visit: www.ericsperspective.com
Guest Bio: Yrneh Gabon Brown is a Jamaican born, Multi-disciplinary, Mixed media and performance artist based in Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) BFA with (Hons) and Otis College of Arts and Design, (MFA). Yrneh is a multi-disciplinary artist that seeks to balance and intersect artistic representation with social activism and social commentary, particularly regarding issues pertinent to Africa and people within its Diaspora. In 2014, after travels and research in Tanzania, Jamaica and across America, Gabon was given his first solo and major body of work at the California African American Museum CAAM entitled “Visibly Invisible”; Albinism in Tanzania, Jamaica, and the USA through his eyes. “Visibly Invisible” Focused on the killings, the hunting and mistreatment of people born with Albinism, and brought attention to the plight of people living with Albinism particularly in East Africa and was instrumental in speaking at the United Nation, in New York advocating for the passing of the bill that protects people with Albinism around the world. His ongoing project is an Operetta on ecological Climate Change entitled “Memba Mi Tell Yu/Listen Up Take Note” bringing awareness to the nexus of ecological climate change dealing with fire and water. His current project phase 2 “Ditched the Salt” focuses on salt consumption, sensitivity and its relationship and history with people of color.
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com
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About Eric Hanks: African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los An
In this episode, Eric sits down with multidisciplinary artist and activist Yrneh Gabon who opens up about growing up in Jamaica, how his passion for art and expression grew, studying art, music and theatre as a young boy.. to eventually competing in national competitions, leaving school and entering the professional world of filmmaking, art and performance which lead him to an exciting and multifaceted global career in the arts. What lead him back to higher education and the mentors that have inspired and supported him along the way. They discuss Gabon’s travels to Africa and how it has informed his artwork.. that combines various missions that he has advocated for; including people affected by Albinism, visiting Tanzania for research and ultimately lobbying for and even testifying at the United Nations about his findings.. his ecological activism and his exciting upcoming projects and exhibitions.
For more visit: www.ericsperspective.com
Guest Bio: Yrneh Gabon Brown is a Jamaican born, Multi-disciplinary, Mixed media and performance artist based in Los Angeles. He graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) BFA with (Hons) and Otis College of Arts and Design, (MFA). Yrneh is a multi-disciplinary artist that seeks to balance and intersect artistic representation with social activism and social commentary, particularly regarding issues pertinent to Africa and people within its Diaspora. In 2014, after travels and research in Tanzania, Jamaica and across America, Gabon was given his first solo and major body of work at the California African American Museum CAAM entitled “Visibly Invisible”; Albinism in Tanzania, Jamaica, and the USA through his eyes. “Visibly Invisible” Focused on the killings, the hunting and mistreatment of people born with Albinism, and brought attention to the plight of people living with Albinism particularly in East Africa and was instrumental in speaking at the United Nation, in New York advocating for the passing of the bill that protects people with Albinism around the world. His ongoing project is an Operetta on ecological Climate Change entitled “Memba Mi Tell Yu/Listen Up Take Note” bringing awareness to the nexus of ecological climate change dealing with fire and water. His current project phase 2 “Ditched the Salt” focuses on salt consumption, sensitivity and its relationship and history with people of color.
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com
#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ART
SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2vVJkDn
LISTEN ON:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2B6wB3U
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3j6QRmW
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fNNgrY
iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2KtYGXv
Pandora: https://pdora.co/38pFWAm
Connect with us ONLINE:
Visit Eric's Perspective website: https://bit.ly/2ZQ41x1
Facebook: https://bit.ly/3jq5fXP
Instagram: https://bit.ly/39jFZxG
Twitter: https://bit.ly/2OMRx33
About Eric Hanks: African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los An
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Eric's Perspective Feat. Alonzo Davis
In this episode, Eric speaks with artist, gallerist, teacher & advocate Alonzo Davis; where they discuss Davis’ childhood; growing up in a community of educators near Tuskeege University campus in Alabama, to moving to Los Angeles as a teen... his education in the arts and a life changing road trip that he took with is brother, Dale where they visited with various artists of color around the United States.. which eventually inspired them to open the iconic Brockman Gallery in Leimert park with a mission of spotlighting artists that had been overlooked. They discuss the challenges the Davis brothers faced in making the gallery a reality, the artwork that they displayed, famous visitors and the impact that it had on the community. They discuss Davis’ journey as a teacher, mentor and his commitment to his art practice.. his most recent works and upcoming shows.
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Guest Bio: Alonzo J. Davis’ career as an artist spans four decades. A native of Tuskegee, Alabama, Davis moved with his family to Los Angeles in his early teens. After acquiring an undergraduate degree at Pepperdine College he earned an MFA in Printmaking and Design at Otis Art Institute. Influenced early on by the assemblagists, Davis soon took wing and began to experiment with a variety of mediums, techniques and themes. At the suggestion of artist and former professor, Charles White, Davis began to produce prints and paintings in series.
While he was inspired by travel to Africa, the Caribbean and American Southwest—the colors and patterns of the Pacific Rim cultures also seeped into Davis’ artwork. During the ‘70’s and early ‘80’s, Davis’ involvement in the California mural movement culminated with the 1984 Olympic Murals project. His Eye on ’84 is one of ten murals on the walls of the downtown Los Angeles Harbor Freeway.
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com
#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ART
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About Eric Hanks: African American art specialist and owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery, Eric Hanks is one of the leading representatives of Black artists, promoting and selling their works nationally to individual and museum collections, publishing exhibition catalogues, teaching art appreciation classes, and writing articles and essays appearing in prestigious art books and various other publications.
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Eric's Perspective Feat. Artis Lane
In this episode, Eric sits down with the legendary artist Artis Lane... where they discuss her life as a young girl having emigrated from Canada to Michigan and formative experiences she had that later informed her artwork. They discuss her travels as a young adult to South Africa and exposure to apartheid.. Her prolific and celebrated artistic career that includes her exceptional portrait work, her focus on social issues and sculpture including her bust of Abolitionist and Suffragette Sojourner Truth that was unveiled by First Lady Michelle Obama and most recently her contemporary work that deals in the realm of Metaphysics.
For more visit: www.ericsperspective.com
Guest Bio: Artis Lane is a Black Canadian sculptor and painter who was born in North Buxton, a small town near Chatham in Ontario, Canada, in a community largely populated by the descendants of slaves who emigrated to Canada on the Underground Railroad. At two years old her family moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan where she started developing her interests in drawing and painting. Upon graduating high school, she received a scholarship to attend the Ontario College of Art in Toronto, Ontario. After receiving her degree, she moved to Detroit, Michigan newly married to her husband, journalist Bill Lane. While there, she continued her education at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Artis Lane's sculpture are primarily concerned with portraying what she sees as enduring spiritual truths. These truths are that the growth of spiritual awareness is continuous and that nobody ever arrives at perfection. In addition, spiritual awareness connects humans with a universal force."
Her commissions include a series of bronze portraits for the Soul Train Awards, a bronze portrait of Rosa Parks for the Smithsonian Institution and designing the original logo for the Dance Theatre of Harlem. She has made sculptures of prominent people as former President George H. W. Bush, Bill Cosby, Walter Annenberg, Michael Jordan, Gordon Getty, Nelson Mandela and Henry Kissinger. The National Congress of Black Women commissioned Lane to create a bronze bust depicting women's-right advocate and abolitionist Sojourner Truth. The bust was unveiled on April 28, 2009 by First Lady Michelle Obama for permanent display in the Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitor Centre. The Women's Caucus for Art, making Truth the first black woman to be honored with a bust at U.S. Capitol. Lane was honored in 2013 as recipient of the Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award.
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com
#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ART
SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2vVJkDn
LISTEN ON:
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2B6wB3U
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3j6QRmW
Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fNNgrY
iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2KtYGXv
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Twitter: https://bit.ly/2OMRx33
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