Black IS Beautiful:
February Online Exhibition
Take a scroll through our February online exhibition, “Black IS Beautiful,” featuring original artwork by local artists in celebration of Black History Month. This online exhibition was curated by artist and photographer, Takeisha Jefferson. This and future monthly online galleries will help support the creation of the Dzanc House Sustainable Darkroom. Stay tuned for an announcement on our next exhibit!
Milton Pitts (@millz_49roses), “One Nation,” Detroit, MI, Digital Photography, Sony A7IV, 2025.
Erica Dunlap (ericafunlap.com), “Ink and Armor,” Mixed media using acrylic, sand, and modeling paste, 2025.
Ryan Kellman (@ryan.kellman, rkellmanphotography.com), “Our World,” NYC, Photography, Leica camera, 2025.
Tylear Jefferson (@jt.amari), “Allostatic Overload,” acrylic.
Raymar (@x.raymar, raymar.art.com), “Glo,” Detroit, MI, Photography/Inkjet Transfer on Aluminum, Canon EOSR, 2024.
Erica Dunlap (ericafunlap.com), “Emerged,” Mixed media using fabric, wood, acrylic, modeling paste, and spray paint, 2025.
Raymar (@x.raymar, raymar.art.com), “Anchor,” Detroit, MI, Photography, Canon EOSR, 2025.
Tylear Jefferson (@jt.amari), “Keeping Her Peace,” acrylic.
Mesgana Berhane (@mesgannaaa, mesganamedia.mypixieset.com), “Black Blues,” Detroit, Digital, Sony a7ii, 2025.
Raymar (@x.raymar, www.raymar.art.com), “Within Bliss,” Detroit, MI, Photography, Canon EOSR, 2025.
Tywree Bailey (@artbytywree), “Before I Go,” acrylic on canvas, 2025.
Erica Dunlap (ericafunlap.com), “Black Girl Magic,” Mixed media using acrylic and fabric, 2024.
J. Alex (@j.alex.the.artist), “Black Noise,” Acrylic, 2025.
Paris Stinson (@paris.make.art, parisstinson.com), “Violent Cherries,” oil on canvas, 2025.
Kirsten Smith (@kirsten.wanders, kirstensmithphotographer.com), “Soulshine,” San Francisco, CA, Fujifilm X-T20, 2026.
Jurgita Atanaskovski (@Soulfullens__), “Energy of Joy,” Detroit, Photography, Sony A 7IV, 2025.
Takeisha Jefferson (@takeishaart, takeishas.com), “Lael,” Michigan, Photography and mixed media.
Paris Stinson (@paris.make.art, parisstinson.com), “Amara,” watercolor on Arches, 2025.
Esther Oluka, “Shame Spiral,” Acrylic on canvas, 2025.
Tywree Bailey (@artbytywree), “How Do I Proceed,” acrylic on canvas, 2025.
Paris Stinson (@paris.make.art, parisstinson.com), “Cali’s Dreamin,” oil on canvas, 2025.
Davia Gross “The Ancestor's Daughter - We Are The Daughters,” Belleville, MI, Photography, Canon M50, 2025.
J. Alex (@j.alex.the.artist), “Bonded For Life,” Acrylic, 2026.
Marteena Taylor (pristeencolouredart.square.site), “Connected,” Spackling paste, yarn, hair beads and acrylic on canvas, 2024.
Takeisha Jefferson (@takeishaart, takeishas.com), “Amelia,” Michigan, Photography and mixed media.
Carla White (@carlacr8tive), “She is Queen,” mixed media, 2023.
Felicia Renne Tolbert (@starpointephotography, starppointephotography.com), “Winter Rose,” photography, Nikon D600, 2024.
Mahari Rieves (@harixkeke), “Beloved Little Black Girl,” Poetry, 2026.
Mesgana Berhane (@mesgannaaa, mesganamedia.mypixieset.com), “Leap of Faith,” Lake Michigan, Digital, Sony a7ii, 2023.
Felicia Renne Tolbert (@starpointephotography, starppointephotography.com), “Nsync,” photography, Nikon D600, 2025.
Shayla Card-Nowlin (@GoneStarring, forpeoplelikeme.substack.com), “Dolls,” Poetry, 2023.
Continued... Shayla Card-Nowlin (@GoneStarring, forpeoplelikeme.substack.com), “Dolls,” Poetry, 2023.
Felicia Renne Tolbert (@starpointephotography, starppointephotography.com), “Semivisable: Ode To Ailey,” photography, Nikon D600, 2025.