Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade

The first monographic exhibition of the work of Baltimore artist Jerrell Gibbs presents the painter’s figurative depictions of Black masculinity and culture. Gibbs’ vibrant paintings of his family and friends highlight the artist’s concerns with identity, community, and emotional and psychological health. Curated by Angela N. Carroll, the exhibition features four sections: a series of paintings based on a recurring figure in Gibbs’ work, paintings documenting Black men in repose, paintings with themes of community and gathering, and portraits of real and imagined men Gibbs admires. An exhibition catalogue (with a new essay by Carroll contextualizing Gibbs’ work and examining the exhibition’s thematic structures) and public programs including artist talks, music and dance performances, and artmaking workshops complement these themes.

The total grant amount represents project funding plus an additional 20% in unrestricted general operating support.