ExViGalleries Art Talk with TinaMarie

White House Change to New Cultural Arts Theme



I read in the SF Gate Newspaper today that President Obama and First Lady Michelle are planning to make some changes in the White House decor and to its cultural history as we know it.

Our First Lady is rumored to start hosting some hip and stylish entertaining events in the East Room very soon on a ongoing basis. These events include jazz concerts, author readings, poetry jams and more. Some of the attendees may include 'Earth, Wind and Fire, rappers, playwrights and pop stars.

Wine is expected to be served and Lady Michelle Obama expects those attending to "have fun and be loose."

The President and Lady Obama also plan to change out the White House's art collection as well. They have been said to be contacting and inquiring about art collections. This is what the Wall Street Journal states:

The Obamas are sending ripples through the art world as they put the call out to museums, galleries and private collectors that they'd like to borrow modern art by African-American, Asian, Hispanic and female artists for the White House. In a sharp departure from the 19th-century still lifes, pastorals and portraits that dominate the White House's public rooms, they are choosing bold, abstract art works.

How wonderful. A Change is Coming- has come. Can you imagine people of color having their works of art displayed in the White House? I love it. And you should too.

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Still Performance of the Year 2009 (Fantasia)






I had to share this video because I think its the best performance so far this year of 2009. It's still the buzz around online everywhere. It is from our "American Idol", multi-Grammy Award nominee, Fantasia Barrino. She performed on UNCF's "Evening with the Stars: A Tribute to Patti Labelle." She performed Patti's classic song "Lady Marmalade".

I tell you, she can sing this song, like any song she's ever sung with passion and authenticity. She sang this song like she was 'Patti Labelle Jr.' back in the days with her group "Labelle". By proving to the world and nay sayers that she can overcome a risky throat tumor operation without a scratch is beyond a blessing anyone could imagine.

It is truly by far the "Best Performance of Year 2009". Its electrifying, dynamic and a tribute to Patti Labelle like no other.

If you did not see the show aired back in January 2009, you must see this performance if nothing else. If you have seen it, I'm sure you'd love to see it again and again and again!! So ENJOY!!

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Marvin Gaye Portrait Art- Black Art

This is number three of my "Music Artists Series I (2009). This one is of the legendary Marvin Gaye. I decided to do something different with this one. I wanted to capture one of his unique yet soulful moments. If many of you did not know, Marvin Gaye was not only an incredible balladeer of the 1970's soul music era, but he was very much into the style and image of the times as well.

He dressed in suits but many of us remember the days of his wearing of the knit tam hats, dashikis and crazy cute platform shoes. The knit tam hats represented black pride just as the dashikis did, but the platform shoes represent a period in the 1970's disco era. Marvin Gaye could sing his way into your heart and have you rolling on the floor with is big silver, long laced platform shoes. He was a stylish crooner of his own right.

So, I think I captured one of those really cool '70's images that he so loved to show off.

Enjoy!

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Whitney Houston Portrait- African American Art

Hello again,

I have been working hard in the studio as you can see. I would be lying if I didn't tell the truth that this is really fun. Oh, yes its work but when the finished product is complete, what joy I have. This is another edition to the "Music Artists Series I (2009). This is actually the 4th one I've completed in this series.

This is is obviously Whitney Houston. Now, many people may not give her much respect due to her public life and marriage with former husband, R and B singer, Bobby Brown, but I have through this piece of art. I believe her personal business is just that-personal. I do not judge her and no one can deny what a awesome star she was and remains to be today.

I decided to paint Whitney Houston because she had such an impact on me growing up. She was one of the greatest female R and B, Pop artists in the 1980's and early 1990's. I know that many people love her still and this is a tribute to her because we honor her life in music and the gift of song she has graced us with. i believe she deserves to be honored even today as she has released her knew album this year:
Check out this video:

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New Art~Patti Labelle Black Art

Hello there!! Well, I have been very busy creating art for my new Music Artists' Series. Here we are again with a new painting of Ms. Patti Labelle.

She is one of my all time favorite female singers. She is a 'diva' in her own right and has won the right to be called 'Diva'.

So, I simply call this one, "Musical Diva". I hope you enjoy this one and remember there will be many more black art pieces to come.

Enjoy!

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