‘Women of a Certain Age’ exhibition shows that creativity has no expiration date

by P. Andrews-Keenan

Your mother likely told you it is impolitic to ask a woman’s age, yet today age is of no consequence when said women are creatives. Pamela Eatman showcased this enduring font of creativity during this week’s opening of the exhibition “Women of a Certain Age” at her Blackbird Gallery in Detroit’s historic Fisher Building.

The exhibit showcases a body of work from some of the country’s preeminent Black women artists who continue to ply their creative craft. The superlatives are too many to mention for this group that includes seasoned artists Candace Hunter, Carole Morrisseau, Juliet Seignious, Asha Walidah and Shirley Woodson. Hunter, Morrisseau and Seignious were dancers prior to picking up paint brushes and cameras; Walidah was a micro-biologist, while Woodson was a long-time educator.

“Black female artists have a story to tell, and as a female gallerist it was important to highlight these accomplished women’s work and stories,” said Eatman. Hunter, who is the only non-Detroit based artist in the show, commented on the microcosm within which Black female artists operate, and how she had similar experiences as her fellow artists in the show.

Thanks to Eatman for showing that creativity is a lifetime vibe, that gets better with age. The exhibition continues through May 19th.

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Thanks to all the Black gallery owners that took time to speak to the students Pigment International hosted during Expo Chicago. Tours were offered by Richards Beavers Gallery, New York, Residency Art Gallery in Inglewood and Welancora Gallery, New York. Below student in front of a work by Alfred Conteh.

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