Watch Her Win "Art Talk

246 Malcolm X Boulevard,New York NY 10027

27 February, 2022

Description

Join WHW in celebrating Black Art and Artists. Featuring the Master Painter Black Rose and Photographer & Graphic Designer The BearMaiden ******Please Note: Tickets will not be sold at the door. Please purchase on line This event is in honor of Richard Lee Sisco a well-known Bronx Artist for his love of art and music. Proceeds from the event will be used to create the Richard Lee Sisco Art Scholarship. Come be part of something great! This event will showcase exclusive artwork by Black Rose and The Bearmaiden. All pieces will be available for purchase. Artists will donate a percentage of sales to the scholarship. THE BEARMAIDEN (Jesi Kelley) is a second-generation artist who grew up in Paris, Kingston, and Harlem. Running from her artistic heritage, she hid in the corporate world working in advertising sales, new business development and technology for close to twenty years. She was an IT support manager at a hedge fund when the tragedy of 9/11 persuaded her to return “home” to pursue the family business of creating art. A graduate of Pratt Institute, The BearMaiden has worked as an independent graphic designer and photographer for over 12 years. In addition to her own interpretive photography that focuses on what brings her joy, she has shot high school sports for the New York City Public Schools Athletic League for the last six years. Most recently she illustrated a series of 5 book jackets that appeared on the reissues the work of her father, the writer William Melvin Kelley. Roosevelt ‘Black Rose’ Taylor is a dynamic, versatile, and highly skilled artist with full command of his craft.Born, raised, and currently residing in Harlem New York Black Rose has been developing, defining, and perfecting his craft since he was a child. The diversity of his work is evidenced in the various ways he tailors his creations to meet his client’s needs.Black Roses’ customized commissioned masterpieces are visible throughout Harlem and prominently displayed as permanent features in popular and historical landmarks across New York City. His work has also been shown in various gallery exhibitions and has been acquired by private collectors and displayed across various venues. He has been recognized for the meticulous way he captures the essence and aura of the subjects he paints. Watch Her Work formed to provide a responsive and supportive network to women in all industries in the Greater New York geographical region, to promote female-led and focused businesses and organizations, and to ultimately create a more diverse workforce.