George C Jennings, Jr
"The Women, The Paper, and the Light”
Vashon Center for the Arts
February 7 - March 2

Seattle visual artist George Jennings latest collection of work is a tribute to Black family history and the importance of Black women and Black girls being seen in fine art.

This multilayered exhibit also serves as a continuation of George’s family’s visual art legacy, including two collages dedicated to displaying and honoring the work of his grandfather (and his first art teacher), the late, John N. Robinson. The other large-scale pieces in the full collection features over two dozen portraits that honors and intentionally centers Black women and Black girls.

George Jennings, a fine art painter, is best known for his portraits of subjects who are not commonly centered in mainstream art with a focus on the diverse beauty of women. His grandfather, the late visual artist, John N. Robinson, was his first art instructor while George later attended and is now an alum of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Initially, he created his paintings using oil and acrylic, then more recently he has transitioned to incorporating modern tools. His canvas is now is screen, and his brush a digital pencil.

Gallery hours: Wed - Sun: 12-5pm (closed Mon & Tues)