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THE SEEN
Art Walks
Gallery House
Residency Program
Exhibits
Events that captivates the artwork from local Richmond artists and vendors, that will allow you to immerse yourself in a variety of creativity, live music and much more.
The Art Seen partners with the Legacy Collective to host open house events while showcasing unique pieces of art. So putting the two together, you get to experience the local Richmond Gallery House.
We create exhibits around the Richmond area in different event spaces, in order to highlight amazing local artists and their work.
The Art Seen Residency Program is an opportunity that we grant emerging artists to receive a variety of resources, experiences and exposure to expand their artistic reach.
Virginia is a mixed media artist who uses a combination of materials, including wood and laser cutting or etching, to create unique and innovative artworks. She often uses laser technology to precisely cut or etch designs into wood, creating intricate patterns and textures. Virginia also incorporates other materials such as paint, paper, ink, resin and acrylic into her work to create multi-dimensional pieces. Virginia has an extensive 20+ art career and works in homes across the USA, Africa, Paris, England and other countries.
MEET VIRGINIA COLEMAN
URBAN HANG SUITE FEATURED ARTIST
Nalan Smartt Jr.'s, creative direction journey has led him to develop a deep appreciation for photography, viewing it not only as an art form but also as a solace for self-expression. While being involved in the inception and execution of various art projects with multiple organizations throughout the Hampton Roads area in Virginia, he decided to teach himself photography in 2014. The process of being "self-taught" allowed him to cultivate a photography series called Lightseekers, showcasing a distinct style of photography as fine art. Using skin as his canvas and light as his brush, Smartt strives to push the boundaries of "Afrofuturism" and present art in its rawest form.
THE BASEMENT FEATURED ARTIST
MEET NALAN SMARTT
• THE ART SEEN IS THE OFFICIAL CURATOR FOR EDEN RESTAURANT & BAR •
MEET RON STOKES
EDEN RESTAURANT & BAR FEATURED ARTIST
Ron Stokes is a Native of Washington DC. He grew up largely in the Bay Area of California, but has lived in Richmond, VA for the past 10 years. He is a self-taught street artist that merged his talents with abstract art and developed a unique style of storytelling through color and pattern. The beauty of abstract work is about finding what speaks to you in the painting. He creates each piece based on emotion, thought, and what inspires him in the moment. He speaks through color and imagery rather than words bringing to life stories of culture, history and the world around him. He has worked on both large scale and small scale projects in many cities while giving back to charities and foundations. He sees his artistry as the bridge that connects art to the city.
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