Angelo Sherma
The Artists of Colour welcomes back artist Angelo Sherma to this year’s show. Born and raised in Detroit Michigan. Sherman was always watching his older brother Rocky draw and paint. Angelo Sherman's work has a dynamic range of styles as noted by local collectors. The reason being is that he has taught himself to paint and without any guidance formulated his conclusion as to what his art is supposed to be and look like. Working at a major Detroit Museum for over a decade and studying the old masters hasn't hurt either. Sherman doesn't like repeating himself like making little cake molds of his work, instead he decides which scene or portrait should fit a particular style, like a movie director - perhaps impressionism would fit a car racing down the street opposed to realism. Maybe a dog growling would look better in an abstraction. Sherman has won several awards over the years and continues to experiment with different materials and mediums, often referring to himself as a mixed medium artist with his collages, and oil /acrylic combinations. The direction Sherman is presently going is in impressionism and he continues to capture color action and movement. https://www.angelosherman.com |
Lana E. Talbot Fine Artist
Lana was born and resides in Windsor, Ontario. She recognizes and confesses that her artistic abilities are a gift from the God Almighty and she is very thankful for them. Lana's passion is to create art and her history is told through her work. Lana has become a local griot of black history within Windsor and surrounding communities. Lana's creative talents include the visual arts , performing arts, which include needle work and interior design which she studied at St Clair College. Lana also has created one of a kind heritage dolls. Lana is the historian and tour guide at the Sandwich Baptist Church which received commendation from the Heritage Minister and her church, Sandwich Baptist, was decreed an Historic Site in 2000. Lana is the co-founder vice-president of The Artists of Colour. Contact: [email protected] |
Anu Vedagiri – Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour are pleased to welcome artist Anu Vedagiri to this year’s show Painting has long been a constant companion in Anu's life, and she has relished the multidimensional evolution of their relationship. She has developed what started as an academic pursuit into a unique conversation with her audience about her impressions of the beauty and dignity of everyday life from all over the world. Anu is especially passionate about portraying the inherent nobility of individuals going about their daily routine transcending all societal expectations. Additionally, still life and nature allow her to explore shade, depth and facets of her surroundings. Eclectic themes that reflect the multitude of ideas, and expressions that cross her path continually inspire her. Anu is an award-winning pastel artist in both Canada and the USA. She has achieved her Master Pastelist status in Canada in 2020, Chicago Pastel Painters Signature status in 2021 and the Master Circle status with the International Association of Pastel Phone: 226-787-1947 email: [email protected] website: www.anuartiststudio.com |
Dennis K. Smith Fine artist
Committee artist Dennis K. Smith is proud to return to this year’s show. A profound appreciation for life and devout faith in God are immediately discernible in painter Dennis K. Smith’s landscapes, portraits and other works. Smith, who was born in 1949 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, is known for his expressive brushstrokes and ability to find inspiration for paintings even in the most humble scenes. He works to capture the emotional depth of a subject through painting with the hope of inviting interest that might not have existed before. His distinctive intricate and energetic brushwork, along with a vivid colour palette and results in unforgettable narrative compositions that connects with his viewers. Many of his work’s center around musicians and their instruments. Smith also tells these stories through drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and playwriting. Apart from his individual practice, Smith is also an active member of the community and conducts art classes art at his LaSalle studio. He is the cofounder and president of The Artists of Colour, a collective of Windsor Black artists whose mandate is to emphasize to emerging and established artists the importance of telling their stories through the arts. [email protected] 519-734-9039 |
Carol Parris - Abstract Artist
The Artists of Colour are pleased to welcome artist Carrol Parris to this year’s show. Carol hails from the city of Windsor Ontario Canada. She attended the University of Windsor, and as a student she was involved in forming many clubs and committees involving African students. She did many courses at the University in Drama, Art and Education. Carol received her Honours Bachelor of Arts and later obtained a Bachelor of Education. She is a well known and respected member of the community. Carol has always been interested in drawing, sketching and painting. Art is something that she has always thought about, but it has only now become a reality. Before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, her interest in being an Abstract Artist was at the forefront for a new career and she has continued to do so daily and is improving everyday. She aspires to having her paintings in various galleries all over the world. When we participate in Art it can play an emotional game in our minds and hearts. Carol’s art reflects a great deal of her early years of wanting and embracing the outdoors and nature in her birthplace of Trinidad and Tobago. Her creativity reflects in her use of colours, shapes, texture, and pattern. [email protected] |
Edward Milo Johnson - Genealogist-Historian-Author
Artist Statement Life challenges govern and direct a person's earthly existence. Growing up as a minority in Canadian society presented many thought-provoking encounters. Parental guidance established a model of moral living and achievement through hard work and perseverance. Proper deportment allowed me to manage the countless racial inequalities I would face in life. My Black History books, short stories, poetry, and writings endeavor to acknowledge today's societal paradigm shift from moral living to a life governed by the pursuit of riches, social media, television, and radio. My writings seek to enhance people's awareness and appreciation of the world; reveal racial imbalance; and advocate a consciousness of the basic needs of the disenfranchised. |
Gulnaz Turdalieva – Fine artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back Fine artist Gulnaz Turdalieva to this year’s show. Gulnaz Turdalieva is a visual artist based in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Her works are characterized by a contemplative or meditational response in the viewer, and she creates her art using various media. Turdalieva has exhibited her works at different venues in Windsor Essex, including Artspeak Gallery (solo and group exhibitions), SB Contemporary Gallery (group exhibitions), Gibson Gallery (group exhibitions), and Mackenzie Hall (group exhibitions).Gulnaz Turdalieva is also the founder of Art Create Learn, an art magazine that features local Windsor Essex artists. The magazine is aimed at promoting the local art scene by sharing the latest news, reviews, profiles, and more. Her aim for the magazine is to help artists grow and gain recognition in the art world. If you're interested in seeing Turdalieva's work, you can visit her website, gulnazturdalieva.com. For more information about Art Create Learn, past issues, and to sign up for their monthly newsletter, you can visit artcreatelearn.com. Art Create Learn Magazine | [email protected] | artcreatelearn.com | @artcreatelearn (Instagram, Facebook, Youtube) Gulnaz Turdalieva | [email protected] | gulnazturdalieva.com | @blueflore (Instagram, Facebook) |
Connie Lee-Turner Fine Artist
Connie Lee-Turner was born and raised in Windsor, ON. After being intrigued by the many styles of art and the use of so many mediums used to produce it, Connie decided to take art lessons as a hobby. That hobby has now become her artistic voice which gently speaks with honesty and sincerity about the subjects which she depicts in her paintings. Connie is no longer hobbyist but a working artist who continues to elevate her work to another level. Connie is a charter member of The Artists of Colour. Norte Dame Basilica The immense stone building Norte Dame Basilica of Montreal was built from 1824 to 1829 in the Romantic Gothic revival style. It features massive twin towers and a Gothic arch recessed portico. This beautiful, majestic church inspired me to put it on canvas. I hope I have captured that drama that the light will produce when it is cast upon an object and its path reshapes a whole new perspective of our subjects while furthering our knowledge of it. To Contact Connie: [email protected] www.theartistsofcolour.com/connie-lee--turner.html |
Ida Hawkins – Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour are pleased to welcome American artists Ida Hawkins to our show this year. Ida Hawkins is a creative expressionist and visual artist based in Detroit. She earned a BFA from Queens College in New York City in 1976 and a master's in art education from Wayne State University in 1994. In 2020, She retired from being an art educator after 45 years. Ida emerged into a new chapter which has allowed her to find various opportunities to explore her creativity. Ida is committed to living creatively and has exhibited her artwork in numerous art shows in multiple states. Phone Number (313) 478-0661 E-mail [email protected] |
Monty Scott - Fine artist
The Artists of Colour are happy to have artist Monte Scott rejoining us in this year’s show. Artist’s statement: I grew up in the core of Windsor, Ontario. Drawing came easily even at a young age. Art was my outlet, a way to express my thoughts, emotions, and experiences. As I grow as an artist and a person, I realize my art gives me peace, solace and provides me the opportunity to connect with others. I love illustration, drawing, painting and sculpting. I studied Art at St Clair College and The Detroit Centre for Creative Studies. [email protected] |
Mariano Klimowicz – Fine artist
The Artists of Colour welcome back artist Mariano Klimowicz to this year’s show. Mariano began his artistry in 1964. Immigrating to Canada,1950’s, as his family was fleeing a military coup, dictator from Argentina. His representational style is influenced by the Renaissance, Flemish, Pre-Raphaelites, Group of Seven and Illustration Masters of the 1900’s. Mastering the craft of archival oil painting since 1972, with countless traditional techniques with exemplary skills, experience and knowledge. His art invokes moods that allow the viewer to become part of the composition with illumination and vivid color. Mariano paints and teaches daily at his Windsor - Studio77 from beginners to artist of all ages in the traditional foundations of drawing and painting in every medium. His students are attracted to his endless knowledge and friendly teaching style. Mariano’s art is calculated and illuminated with brilliance - focused chiaroscuro along with many translucent layers of glazes that penetrated and captivate. Mariano’s depicts the human experience describing moods in vivid colour. [email protected] - https://www.marianofineart.com/ |
Susan Johnson-Washington – Fine artist
Committee artist Susan Johnson – Washington is delighted to exhibit her artwork in this year’s show. Artist’s statement I was born to a very proud and deeply rooted African Canadian Family. I draw from my musical and artistic heritage and displays this in my multi-media art. Many of my works are painted in black and white, which has given me a deeper understanding of how the absence of colour doesn’t necessarily depreciate but can appreciate the values in my paintings. I am a founding member of “The Artists of Colour” established in Windsor, Ontario, in 2008, and annually exhibit at McKenzie Hall. I also have exhibited at the Grey Roots County Museum in Owen Sound, Ontario, which. Hosts an “African Canadian Art Exhibition” by the descendants of former slaves from the Grey County area. [email protected] |
John Vacratsis – Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour are pleased to welcome artist John Vacratsis to this year’s show. John Vacratsis is a Canadian artist, who was born in Greece but raised and educated in Windsor. He graduated with a B.F.A. in Visual arts from Eastern Michigan University in 1969 and also from Syracuse U. with an M.F.A. in sculpture in 1972. After teaching at Memphis State U., Syracuse U., Athens Center for Creative Arts, Interlachen Academy and Lowe SS, he became the first Director and Visual arts teacher at Walkersville’s Centre For The Creative Arts ( WCCA). Exhibits also include one–man shows at the Universities of Windsor, Syracuse and Memphis, and at private galleries in Windsor, and in Athens Greece. John was the inaugural winner of the 2019 Art battle Windsor… a competition juried by the public of paintings created in 20 minutes by 12 local artists. John is also a frequent participant in the Windsor Essex open Studio Tour. John was one of 4 featured artists in a NY public Television documentary: ARTISTS AND TECHNOLOGY. He was also selected by Arts Council-W&R for a Mayor’s Award of Merit in the Arts in 2003. Mr. Vacratsis is represented in many private collections. [email protected] - [email protected] |
Upasana Jain - Visual Artist
The Artists of Colour are delighted to have artist Upasana Jain rejoin us for this year’s show. Six years ago, Upasana Jain picked up the brush and reawakened her creative voice within and began expressing herself through art. Upasana was born and lived in India. In 2010 Upasana moved to Canada making this her new home. Simplicity is the inspiration and motive behind her work. Upasana works in mixed media with acrylics being her medium of choice. Abstraction is her motivation to come back again and again to the canvas. She has studied under artist Dennis K. Smith who is her teacher and mentor. She is a strong supporter of Rotary International and other local charities, and she uses her art to help their cause. When not painting Upasana works as a Supply Chain Manager for Greco Aluminum Railings, Windsor Ontario Email: [email protected] |
Josinah Makotoko - Artist
The Artists of Colour are pleased to welcome artist Josinah Makotoko into our show this year Josinah M. (She/her) is a second generation self taught, African-Canadian artist who creates experimental art from an intersectional framework. She graduated from the faculty of Sociology at the University of Windsor and her artwork reflects her passions in social theory/justice, skateboarding, feminism and breaking barriers of perception and stigma. As an out of the box thinker, Josinah brings a non- traditional artistic prowess to her creations and a fresh perspective that propels her expansive drive. [email protected] - www.faroutstudio.ca |
Darcelle Turner - Photographer
The Artists of Colour welcome back photographer Dacelle Turner to this year’s show Darcelle Turner was born in Detroit, Mich. Photography is one of her great loves, to capture the moment or the essence of the moment. She is particularly fond of Black & White. Photography has been a hobby for many years, with a leaning toward the preference for photographing landscape. Went to Hawaii one year and while taking pictures had to remind herself to include her travel companions in some of the shots. She's not had any formal training but has honed her skills through simply shooting. She has picked up pointers here and there and is expanding her knowledge. She lives in Auburn Hills, Mich. with her family. Contact Darcelle at: [email protected] |
Nigel Perreira – Fine Artist
The Artists of Colour are glad to have artist Nigel Perreira back with us for this year’s show. Nigel is a self-taught Artist who has worked very hard to enhance his natural raw talent. He specializes in large scale acrylic art on canvas with a variety of techniques, colours and subject matter. He was born and raised in South America and moved to Canada at an early age. His formative years were spent in Guyana where as a young boy he started drawing local scenes with a pencil and sketchpad. At the age of 6 he was introduced to water colours there and from that point followed in the steps of his Grandad who also shared this gift. He lived in the Toronto area for a period of time but for the last 25+ years now resides in London Ontario. Nigel has worked very hard to develop this skill and continues to learn and grow as an artist everyday. He has done this through hard work and dedication. [email protected] - www.facebook.com/artworkofnigelperreira |
Manzella Vincent - Artist
Committee artist Manzella Vincent is excited to be returning to this year’s show. Manzella Vincent is a woman of many talents who started her professional career in the Detroit area as a registered nurse. Her nursing career included Hutzel Hospital-Labor and Delivery, Harper Hospital-Nephrology-End Stage Renal disease, and lastly, Chrysler Corporation USA-Industrial Nurse. Later, as a hairstylist, she became the independent owner of Manzella’s Salon, in Windsor, Ontario. It was celebrated as one of the most outstanding Black/Ethnic Salons in Canada and the United States. She was also an Educational Technician for Soft Sheen Products. Mrs. Vincent later began extending her abilities beyond the realm of hair and nursing. Manzella ventured into metalsmithing, fused glass, lamped-worked glass beads, jewelry making and artistic textile designs. Manzella’s Bronze African sculptures, collectively named, “Casting My Culture”, which were sculpted and cast at the University of Windsor Foundry, have been displayed at the Artists of Color Exhibit in recent years. Her lamped-worked glass beads and fused glass designs were also displayed at the Art Gallery of Windsor and the International Art Gallery of Detroit, Michigan. For this exhibit Manzella has returned to creating art forms on textiles using fiber with Indigo dyed pieces, prints, and canvas. Manzella Vincent’s accomplishments have brightened the lives of humankind. |
Wanda Relf – Fine artist
The Artists of Colour are thrilled to have artist Wanda Relf join in this years show, not as a volunteer but as a participating guest artist. Twenty-three-year-old Wanda Relf. is a resident of Windsor Ontario. Wanda developed a fascination and admiration for the arts as a child. Wanda has steadily honed her skills and comprehension of various techniques, and mediums strengthening and sharping her artistic skills. She is currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in visual arts from the University of Windsor. She has been a faithful volunteer for the Artists of Colour shows for many years and has recently was asked to be part of their February art show “The Color of Art by Artists of Colour” which was held at the Artcite Gallery. Wanda prefers to work with watercolour and acrylics, but has experience with oil paint and other mediums. Being especially inspired by renaissance art, naïve art, and art nouveau, Wanda incorporates elements of these art movements in her current work. She has been working under the inspirational direction of Dennis K Smith from a young age, whom she'd like to thank dearly for his unwavering loyalty and support! [email protected] |
Myriam Wilson – Fine artist
The Artists of Colour are pleased to welcome back artist Myrian Wilson to this year’s show. Myriam E. Wilson is a passionate, young artist who dedicates her time to perfecting her craft and learning new skills both within the art world and in her daily life. She often prays before each project “To gain guidance from the original/divine artist." Myriam hopes to evoke a different way of thinking through her illustrations by incorporating touches of symbolism within her work. Her portfolio consists of and is heavily inspired by the parallels between spirituality, nature, and God. Myriam is the middle child of three girls, born and raised in the small town of Essex County, Harrow. [email protected] |
Rachel Schmidt – Graphic artist
The Artists of Colour are happy to see artists Rachel Schmidt join us for this year’s show. Rachel studied Graphic Design at St. Clair College. Later her design journey would lead her to Interactive Media at Sheridan College. Where she dove into the world of coding and technology. For 8 years Rachel worked for various clients doing web development and graphic design at a local design agency. Now she’s going back to her roots and exploring her own style and passion projects. |
Jada Malik Larkin - Artist
The Artists of Colour are pleased to welcome emerging artist Jada Larkin into our show this year. Jada Malik Larkin is an emerging artist born in Windsor, Ontario. He has currently found his passion in acrylic painting with which, he aspires to illustrate a visual dialogue about The African Sol. He is a self taught artist who has crafted a focus on the importance of the heart of art! You can contact him at [email protected] |
