Derrick Adams - Where I'm From Art Exhibition at The Gallery in Baltimore City Hall

A month ago, I attended renowned artist from Baltimore, Derrick Adams’ opening reception of his art show – Where I’m From at The Gallery in Baltimore City Hall. This was his first solo show in Baltimore, a place where it all started.

In Where I’m From, Adams showcased ten (10) new large scale paintings depicting his family and his childhood in Baltimore. These pieces pulled you right in with its vibrant colors…each of which told a different story…each of which told a story of love. It was a joy to see a few familiar faces like his sister, Victoria Adams-Kennedy and other family members. I really enjoyed the show, meeting new creatives and seeing the love of all his supporters!

Per Adams, “These paintings are expressionistic scenes taken directly from my family’s photo albums, archiving our history and functioning more broadly as reflections on representations of kinship and close-knit relationships.” (Press Release from Baltimore City Hall).

Adams’ family portrait series will be available for all to view and enjoy from September 20, 2019 – November 22, 2019 at Baltimore City Hall, 100 Holliday Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. This is a wonderful show that you and your family don’t want to miss!

To see more of Derrick's work, check out his website: http://www.derrickadams.com/

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