Mr. Washingtons work is unique and powerful delivering texture and color forms to create his vision.
Upcoming exhibition
Antwoine Washington:
Life Be LifingOpening september 4 |
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We are excited to present Antwoine Washington: Life Be Lifing on view September 4th through November 6th. |
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About the artist Before committing to painting full-time, Antwoine Washington worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service. The rhythm of walking routes, moving through neighborhoods, and witnessing the intimate routines of daily life sharpened his sensitivity to family, place, and the quiet gestures that shape a sense of belonging. In 2018, Washington survived a stroke that compelled him to pause and reconsider the course of his life. The experience deepened his understanding of care, vulnerability, and the fragility of the everyday—themes that now resonate throughout both his portraits of family life and his more abstract paintings. |
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EMOTIONALLY SOMEWHERE ELSe |
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"Growing up, I was fascinated by the Harlem Renaissance artists and how they connected to West African cultures. Artists like Jacob Lawrence and Elizabeth Catlett weren’t just creating art — they were exploring identity, pan-Africanism, and what it means to be Black. I’m telling stories about our community — stories of struggle, resilience, joy." |
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BIO Washington was born in Pontiac, Michigan in 1980 and earned his BA in Studio Art from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His work has been presented at the Cleveland Museum of Art, moCa Cleveland, the Cincinnati Art Museum, the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, among others. Washington currently lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio and is represented by Shaheen Gallery. |
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"Creating art became my rehabilitation, my way of reconstructing myself. Each piece is a testament to survival, to transformation." |
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