Takeisha Art

Takeisha Art My love of photography and visual storytelling had been birthed early on. There was a time early on where I just took pictures.

Then there came the day when I begin to tell stories.

So it is snail mail time. I made postcards then went through a whole bunch of black galleries in the United States and t...
04/21/2026

So it is snail mail time. I made postcards then went through a whole bunch of black galleries in the United States and thought I would introduce myself to them via a postcard. My list is at 31 for today. Next week I will send out some more. Also, I used some of my favorite stamps for this.

“The Hendrie Salon: A Survey of Black Artists in Detroit, Vol. 2”Opens Friday, April 24th, 20264pm to 8pm The Hendrie556...
04/21/2026

“The Hendrie Salon: A Survey of Black Artists in Detroit, Vol. 2”
Opens Friday, April 24th, 2026
4pm to 8pm

The Hendrie
556 Hendrie St.
Detroit, MI 48202

“The Hendrie Salon: A Survey of Black Artists in Detroit, Vol. 2” is the second edition of a series of exhibitions that honors the legacy of Detroit’s Black art community by showcasing a selection of works by established masters, mid-career artists, and emerging talents.

For generations, Detroit has stood as a sanctuary for Black artistic expression, creating an environment where innovation and culture thrive. The exhibition not only highlights the individual accomplishments of these artists, but also illustrates the collective influence they have had in shaping the narrative of Black artistry.

Featuring the works of:

`Jide Ajé . Harold Allen - Austen Brantley - Camille Ann Brewer - Ta**us Burns - Cydney Camp - Brian Day - Zuri Dean - Jamea Richmond-Edwards - Javier Gonzalez - Tyree Guyton - Ernest Hardman - Henry Heading - Booker T. Helm - Michael Horner - Takeisha Jefferson - Gregory Johnson - Lester Johnson - Miranda Kyle - Mario Moore - Carole Morisseau - Sabrina Nelson - Carl Owens - Maliek Phillips - David Philpot - Jocelyn Rainey - Byron Reed - Nielle Renee - Ron Rutherford - Bill Sanders - Seth Sharp - Tylonn J. Sawyer - Reggie Singleton - Hughie Lee-Smith - Reuben Telushkin - Rachel Elise Thomas - Bre’Ann White

Curated by James Charles Morris

Good morning y’all,I got my decision back today. I wasn’t selected. (This time)Congrats to everyone who was selected th...
04/14/2026

Good morning y’all,

I got my decision back today. I wasn’t selected. (This time)

Congrats to everyone who was selected this year. Well deserved!

Every time I apply to something, my work is being seen. They are sitting with it, reading my statements, possibly feeling where I’m coming from. For me that’s a major part of my artistic testimony.

This felt like an introduction. Me stepping into a room and saying, Hi my name is Takeisha and this is what I do. See ya again.

If I could offer encouragement to anyone today it would to apply for things you seek. This experience has been so sweet just a possibility of it all. Like literally I was in the numbers.

(the photograph you see is some of my recent works I’ve been studying surrealism)

“We Give Thanks to the Elders”Opens February 27th, 20264pm to 8pm The Hendrie556 Hendrie St.Detroit, MI 48202 “We Give T...
02/27/2026

“We Give Thanks to the Elders”
Opens February 27th, 2026
4pm to 8pm

The Hendrie
556 Hendrie St.
Detroit, MI 48202

“We Give Thanks to the Elders” honors the invaluable roles played by previous generations in shaping and guiding the Black community. This exhibition celebrates the wisdom, resilience, and cultural heritage our elders have imparted over the years. Through a carefully curated selection of diverse artworks, the exhibition aims to capture and convey the vibrant spirit of our elders, showcasing their profound contributions to our collective identity and cultural narratives. Each piece will reflect their experiences, stories, and the enduring legacies they have passed down, inviting viewers to appreciate the depth and richness of their influence on our lives today.

Featuring the works of:
Mobolaji Ayeni, Assandre Jean-Baptiste, Joe Cazeno III, Sherell Chillik, Henry Heading, Michael Horner, Takeisha Jefferson, Kayla Johnson, Jamar Lockhart, Richard Lewis, James Charles Morris, Brian Nickson, Nielle Renee, Tylonn J. Sawyer, Rachel Elise Thomas, Marcus Troy, and Miriam Uhura

Currently the artist in residence at my own house.We keep waiting for the invite. The email. The grant. The institution ...
02/11/2026

Currently the artist in residence at my own house.

We keep waiting for the invite. The email. The grant. The institution to name us worthy. Meanwhile the work is sitting on the table, half finished.

Practice how you perform.

If you say you want a residency, start now. One week. One month. Six months. Even a weekend. Claim the space you already have. What body of work are you building? What questions are you chasing? What is the vision?

Decide what this season is about and structure your days around it. Create a real plan for the work you say you want to make. Write out your intentions like someone approved them. Show up each day as if the funding already came through and the only thing left to do is honor it.

Because the truth is this: the world will treat your work the way you treat it. If you handle it like an afterthought, it will remain one. If you stand inside it fully, even in your own living room, even with no one watching, you begin to alter the terms. You begin to name yourself.

And once you name yourself, the room changes.

Submissions close tomorrow, February 11 at 11:59 PM.I’m honored to be the guest curator for Black Is Beautiful, the upco...
02/10/2026

Submissions close tomorrow, February 11 at 11:59 PM.

I’m honored to be the guest curator for Black Is Beautiful, the upcoming Dzanc House online exhibition. We’re in the final day, and I truly want to see what work you would bring into this space.

I’m inviting original work in any medium. Photography, collage, painting, textile, mixed media, digital work. Pieces that hold Black beauty in quiet ways, complicated ways, celebratory ways, everyday ways.

There is no submission fee. I’ve covered the lab donation to remove that barrier and keep access open.

If the work has been sitting with you, waiting, this is your sign.

Flyer attached for details. Link in my comments.

I have a bit more work to do. But I’m almost done.
11/07/2025

I have a bit more work to do. But I’m almost done.

Thank you to everyone who commented, shared, or reached out about the LouMae Art Catalog. I’ve contacted those who expre...
11/06/2025

Thank you to everyone who commented, shared, or reached out about the LouMae Art Catalog. I’ve contacted those who expressed interest and archived the post so I can focus on the next steps. Grateful for all the support and the energy around this project.

I commented on your post last November. I’m not sure you saw it. Just a reminder. I’m still open to this.
10/30/2025

I commented on your post last November. I’m not sure you saw it. Just a reminder. I’m still open to this.

You can see me in her eyes. Unbroken, unbound, unforgotten.
10/02/2025

You can see me in her eyes. Unbroken, unbound, unforgotten.

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