Guest

J. Alpha Massaquoi Jr

Baltimore based artist, James ALPHA Massaquoi Jr., is an emerging artist that works primarily with large drawings made with charcoal and pastels. Alpha was born in West African, Liberia, as the youngest of four to an upper middle-class family, where his father worked as a florist for the United States embassy to Liberia, and his mother was a Fashion designer with a small charcoal business. Alpha attended Towson University where he studied painting, drawing, and printmaking. Alpha has been a part of some major group shows in Baltimore City, like the “B_19” at Baltimore city hall, and “Our World” at Eubie Blakes, “25 Emerging Artist” Creative Alliance, “Beyond the classroom” Portico Gallery and an upcoming solo show at Current Space gallery titled “Black Noise”.

Appears in 1 Episode

Art Beyond Walls: Exploring Baltimore's Hot Sauce Artist Collective with Brenton, Kira, Ayodoyin, Gen, and Alpha - Promoting Art Accessibility and Exploration in Unique Gallery Spaces

S6 #13 Feb 24, 22

Art Beyond Walls: Exploring Baltimore's Hot Sauce Artist Collective with Brenton, Kira, Ayodoyin, Gen, and Alpha - Promoting Art Accessibility and Exploration in Unique Gallery Spaces

Get ready to be mesmerized by the art world's wonders as Rob Lee shares the truth behind masterful creations on this podcast. Together with representatives from The Hot Sauce Artist Collective, an artist-run organization based in Baltimore, offering opportunities to emerging and established artists to showcase their artwork in unique gallery spaces like parking lots, city parks, and trails. The collective comprises Brenton, Kira, Ayodoyin, Gen, and Alpha, each contributing their distinct artistic styles. Brenton explores the fusion of nature and technology through digital art, while Kira focuses on portraiture and texture through painting and printmaking. Ayodoyin combines his culinary skills with creativity, Gen experiments with various mediums exploring identity, and Alpha's charcoal drawings resemble intricate paintings. Together, they form a diverse and dynamic collective, promoting art accessibility and exploration.For today's topic:Discover how The Hot Sauce Artist Collective promotes art accessibility and engages with the community.Explore how COVID-19 has affected opportunities for emerging artists and reshaped the art landscape.Delve into the collective's belief in the transformative power of art to foster connections and meaningful conversations.Learn about the emphasis on learning and collaboration within The Hot Sauce Artist Collective and its impact on the artists' growth.Uncover how art serves as a powerful tool for self-expression, and how it allows artists to delve into themes of identity and connection.Tune in for an eye-opening conversation with representatives from The Hot Sauce Artist Collective. Each member brings their unique artistic style and background to the group, creating a diverse and dynamic collective. They discuss their motivations for pursuing art, the importance of public spaces for art, and the benefits of working within a collective. They also share their favorite pieces of art and describe their creative processes.Mentioned in this episode:CIAA The 3-Point Pop-Up MarketplaceGen Fraser @nichellemibelleKira McMillan kiramcmillan.comBrenton Lim @Brent0boxJ. Alpha Massaquoi Jr (Founder) @art_nerd19🎧🌟 Don't forget to rate and review this episode to support the best in podcasting! 🌟🎧