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From my blog : This lack of visibility and representation has a real impact on black women artists. It can make it harder for them to get their work seen and sold, leading to a feeling of invisibility and isolation.

But black women artists are fighting back. They use their voices and art to tell their stories and create change. And we are making progress. With representation and the ability to be a part of our storytelling, the viewer can see us. No longer are we just the subject or the muse, but we are the creators.

By bringing visibility to black women artists and their work, we can create a more inclusive and diverse arts community. We can ensure that black women's voices are heard, and their narratives are told. And we can create a world where everyone can see themselves reflected in the arts.

There is still much work to be done, but the visibility and representation of black women in the arts are slowly but surely increasing. And that is something to celebrate. We work every day to be a part of that change we desire—the change we are demanding.

In my work, the viewer can see the beauty of blackness through the lens of a black woman. I am very intentional about what I create and how I create it.

I want my work to reflect the black experience's complexities and facets. I want my work to be a space where black women can see themselves reflected and celebrated.

I hope that, through my work, I can contribute to the visibility and representation of African American art . I want to create a more inclusive and diverse arts community. I want to ensure that Black artists' voices are heard, and their narratives are told. I want to create a world where everyone can see themselves reflected in the arts.

Three Artist one Doll House Gallery.
top my cousins work
middle floor my daughters work
first floor me

This is the first iteration of the Dollhouse Gallery, we will be creating some little bench and then eventually there will be real frames but the event I’m taking this to is on Sunday so we’re gonna work with what we have for now. I still have to cut a lot of of these in placement, but so excited.

Who’s making a doll house art gallery….
It’s meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

Who’s making a doll house art gallery….
It’s meeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I keep thinking about how rare it is now to truly sit with people.

To share a meal. To talk beyond captions. To let art breathe in the room with us.

So I’m inviting you into that kind of evening.

I’ll be the featured artist for a salon dinner in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. We’ll gather for food, conversation, and an intimate look into the work, the stories behind it, and the lives that shaped it.

Guests will also leave with a piece of original artwork from me.

Twenty seats. Five already gone.

Maybe this night is for you.

The link to the tickets to the dinner is in my bio. (Tickets are $108.55.)

I’m telling y’all it is my choosing to photograph my family. This is my aunt. My mother’s sister. She gonna mess around and we’re going to shoot for a whole exhibition this week. (we did this session on my back porch with a pop-up backdrop after our Mother’s Day brunch.)

I’m telling y’all it is my choosing to photograph my family. This is my aunt. My mother’s sister. She gonna mess around and we’re going to shoot for a whole exhibition this week. (we did this session on my back porch with a pop-up backdrop after our Mother’s Day brunch.)

So it is snail mail time. I made postcards then went through a whole bunch of Black galleries in the United States and thought I would introduce myself to them via a postcard. My list is at 31 for today. Next week I will send out some more. Also, I used some of my favorite stamps for this.

So it is snail mail time. I made postcards then went through a whole bunch of Black galleries in the United States and thought I would introduce myself to them via a postcard. My list is at 31 for today. Next week I will send out some more. Also, I used some of my favorite stamps for this.

“The Hendrie Salon: A Survey of Black Artists in Detroit, Vol. 2”
Opens Friday, April 24th, 2026
4pm to 8pm

The Hendrie
556 Hendrie St.
Detroit, MI 48202

“The Hendrie Salon: A Survey of Black Artists in Detroit, Vol. 2” is the second edition of a series of exhibitions that honors the legacy of Detroit’s Black art community by showcasing a selection of works by established masters, mid-career artists, and emerging talents.

For generations, Detroit has stood as a sanctuary for Black artistic expression, creating an environment where innovation and culture thrive. The exhibition not only highlights the individual accomplishments of these artists, but also illustrates the collective influence they have had in shaping the narrative of Black artistry.

Featuring the works of:

`Jide Ajé . Harold Allen - Austen Brantley - Camille Ann Brewer - Taurus Burns - Cydney Camp - Brian Day - Zuri Dean - Jamea Richmond-Edwards - Javier Gonzalez - Tyree Guyton - Ernest Hardman - Henry Heading - Booker T. Helm - Michael Horner - Takeisha Jefferson - Gregory Johnson - Lester Johnson - Miranda Kyle - Mario Moore - Carole Morisseau - Sabrina Nelson - Carl Owens - Maliek Phillips - David Philpot - Jocelyn Rainey - Byron Reed - Nielle Renee - Ron Rutherford - Bill Sanders - Seth Sharp - Tylonn J. Sawyer - Reggie Singleton - Hughie Lee-Smith - Reuben Telushkin - Rachel Elise Thomas - Bre’Ann White

Curated by James Charles Morris

Good morning y’all,

I got my @guggfellows decision back today. I wasn’t selected. (This time)

Congrats to everyone who was selected this year. Well deserved!

Every time I apply to something, my work is being seen. They are sitting with it, reading my statements, possibly feeling where I’m coming from. For me that’s a major part of my artistic testimony.

This felt like an introduction. Me stepping into a room and saying, Hi my name is Takeisha and this is what I do. See ya again.

If I could offer encouragement to anyone today it would to apply for things you seek.This experience has been so sweet just a possibility of it all. Like literally I was in the numbers.

(the photograph you see is some of my recent works I’ve been studying surrealism)

“We Give Thanks to the Elders”
Opens February 27th, 2026
4pm to 8pm

The Hendrie
556 Hendrie St.
Detroit, MI 48202

“We Give Thanks to the Elders” honors the invaluable roles played by previous generations in shaping and guiding the Black community. This exhibition celebrates the wisdom, resilience, and cultural heritage our elders have imparted over the years. Through a carefully curated selection of diverse artworks, the exhibition aims to capture and convey the vibrant spirit of our elders, showcasing their profound contributions to our collective identity and cultural narratives. Each piece will reflect their experiences, stories, and the enduring legacies they have passed down, inviting viewers to appreciate the depth and richness of their influence on our lives today.

Featuring the works of:
Mobolaji Ayeni, Assandre Jean-Baptiste, Joe Cazeno III, Sherell Chillik, Henry Heading, Michael Horner, Takeisha Jefferson, Kayla Johnson, Jamar Lockhart, Richard Lewis, James Charles Morris, Brian Nickson, Nielle Renee, Tylonn J. Sawyer, Rachel Elise Thomas, Marcus Troy, and Miriam Uhura

“Black IS Beautiful” curated by @takeishaart is now live to view on our website!

Take a scroll through original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month 🖼️

Proceeds from this and future online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom 📸🎞️

Thank you, @takeishaart 👏

“Black IS Beautiful” curated by @takeishaart is now live to view on our website!

Take a scroll through original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month 🖼️

Proceeds from this and future online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom 📸🎞️

Thank you, @takeishaart 👏

“Black IS Beautiful” curated by @takeishaart is now live to view on our website!

Take a scroll through original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month 🖼️

Proceeds from this and future online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom 📸🎞️

Thank you, @takeishaart 👏

“Black IS Beautiful” curated by @takeishaart is now live to view on our website!

Take a scroll through original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month 🖼️

Proceeds from this and future online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom 📸🎞️

Thank you, @takeishaart 👏

“Black IS Beautiful” curated by @takeishaart is now live to view on our website!

Take a scroll through original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month 🖼️

Proceeds from this and future online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom 📸🎞️

Thank you, @takeishaart 👏

“Black IS Beautiful” curated by @takeishaart is now live to view on our website!

Take a scroll through original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month 🖼️

Proceeds from this and future online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom 📸🎞️

Thank you, @takeishaart 👏

“Black IS Beautiful” curated by @takeishaart is now live to view on our website!

Take a scroll through original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month 🖼️

Proceeds from this and future online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom 📸🎞️

Thank you, @takeishaart 👏

“Black IS Beautiful” curated by @takeishaart is now live to view on our website!

Take a scroll through original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month 🖼️

Proceeds from this and future online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom 📸🎞️

Thank you, @takeishaart 👏

“Black IS Beautiful” curated by @takeishaart is now live to view on our website!

Take a scroll through original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month 🖼️

Proceeds from this and future online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom 📸🎞️

Thank you, @takeishaart 👏

“Black IS Beautiful” curated by @takeishaart is now live to view on our website!

Take a scroll through original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month 🖼️

Proceeds from this and future online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom 📸🎞️

Thank you, @takeishaart 👏