Amiri Geuka Farris

I am thrilled to announce that my painting, "Gullah Days," has been included in the permanent collection at Montage Palmetto Bluff. The unveiling, evening was filled with joy as family and friends gathered to commemorate this significant achievement. It is truly an honor to have my work recognized in such a prestigious setting.
Feel free to visit and check out my available works as well.

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for all of the awesome birthday wishes! Although I spent the day working towards my artistic endeavors, there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing your kind thoughts mean the world to me ♥️
Thanks
Action painting at Penn Center national historic landmark District  October 2023 Frissele community house 

What a great time at today’s Lowcountry Fish & Grits Music Festival brings awareness to the rich Gullah Geechee culture and its connection to the African diaspora by showcasing great musical talent and local cuisine.

Honored to share with you, my recent painted portrait of friend and mentor Thomas Curtis Barnwell, Jr., he’s a Hilton Head Island, native. Born in 1935, and is a fourth generation islander. He is one of the Gullah elders on Hilton head Island, and has done tremendous things throughout the Gullah Geechee, cultural heritage corridor this painting is on view at the culture HHI arts gallery at Townhall Hilton head Island.

The natural duality in the Meta season. Currently on view at the Gibbes, Museum of Art in Charleston sharing my artist statement about the work. In this body of work, I have chosen to focus on the meta-verse as a central theme. The term "verse" itself implies a turning, a movement that originates from the Latin word vertere, meaning to turn. In a cosmological sense, the Universe can be seen as a continuous and interconnected turning of diverse elements working harmoniously as one. Drawing inspiration from this idea, I aim to capture the essence of this working as-one through my art.

As an artist, I explore a range of elements and techniques in my compositions to convey my artistic vision. I employ different iconography within my work, allowing viewers to engage with the deeper meanings and symbolisms embedded in each piece. Drips, for instance, symbolize the passage of time, while also serving as a representation of the renewal brought about by water and rain. Layered figures and dancing motifs symbolize the celebration and rejoicing of cultures, highlighting our ever-growing understanding and appreciation of unique traditions.

Silhouettes within my artwork face towards the future, their gaze also simultaneously looking back upon the past. This duality represents our connection to both our roots and the endless possibilities that lie ahead. By utilizing figure-ground color spectrums, I aim to showcase the vibrant and diverse world that surrounds us, inviting viewers to contemplate their own place within it.

It gives me great pleasure to announce my exhibition at the renowned Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, South Carolina, I will be showcasing a captivating collection of new paintings and assemblages that I created for this exhibition. Looking forward to welcoming you to this and sharing my art with all of you! The exhibition runs through September 30, 2023

The Gibbes Museum of Art will be closed today June 19 in honor of Juneteenth.

This work is a tribute shared by former Gibbes Visiting artist Amiri Farris .

Farris says that this work carries “[a] message of unity, self-improvement, and mutual respect, inspiring us toward a brighter future together.”

Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, Juneteenth is celebrated on the anniversary of the order by Major General Gordon Granger proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865.

This artwork serves as a tribute to Juneteenth, one of the oldest and most important celebrations in American history. It marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom and progress for all Americans. The message of unity, self-improvement, and mutual respect is central to this piece, inspiring us toward a brighter future together. ❤️🖤💚💛

It's with great joy that I share with you my newest public art mural, located at the Boys and Girls Club of Hilton head Island. Through this work of art and creativity, I hope to bring inspiration to all the young minds and inspire future generations of leaders. Big thank yous go out to my mural team, as well as the staff at the Boys and Girls Club Hilton head Island!

I had a Artastic time, creating and connecting with fellow artist and creatives, at the super fine art fair Savannah!
Where I painted live this one-of-a-kind piece, entitled lowcountry nature
48 x 60 message me if you’d like to add it to your collection :-)

So excited Superfine Art Fair will be visiting Savannah for the very first time 3/30-4/2 at The Clyde Venue. And I’ll be one of the featured artist creating a mural during the artfair!
You can go to superfinesavannah2023.eventbrite.com and input the code MURALS to get free tickets for Saturday, April 1st, to see me creating my own mural and see other Savannah artists in the garden lounge.

Having been chosen as one of six artists to watch in 23 by Savannah magazine is an unbelievable honor!I'm deeply appreciative and humbled to be counted among such talented individuals. Thanks for the feature and for the studio art912 # Savannah Magazine

I'm incredibly grateful and humbled to receive this recognition as a leader in the arts. I'm committed to making art accessible to everyone, while providing more opportunities and fostering an equitable art world. I intend to keep pushing boundaries in order to make this a reality.Thank you!

Loving my residency at the Gibbes, Museum of Art Charleston!
Honored to share and create new, works in this unique museum space. looking forward to the reframe event tomorrow come out and create an original piece of artwork in a natural setting with music
In an inspirational setting.

So honored to work with the children and staff of the Frank, Calen boys, and girls club of Savannah, to create a new mural! This public art inspires members to read and use their imagination and was sponsored by Savannah’s WEAVE-A-DREAM
Program.

I was honored to create 20 paintings for this year’s Hilton Head Island Concours d'Elegance. I was challenged to create a car for each of the winners for the past 20 years and the artwork will be on display to celebrate the concourses 20th anniversary.

Honored to have a visit by Senior Art Critic for New York Magazine Jerry Saltz at my Gibbes museum of art studio :-)
Loving this residency!

My first day at the Gibbes museum residency was awesome. Looking forward to creating a unique body of work during this Artastic residency!

Honored to have just painted my Gullah mural at the new Fartherly brand store at Lenox Square, Atlanta!

So honored to be the first exhibiting artist at the FOODseum in the CULINARY INSTITUTE OF THE SOUTH this interactive museum, is the first of its kind in the South, and will attract residents and tourists alike to discover the area’s rich heritage.

So happy to announce that I completed my mural section at the Enmarket arena Savannah. This Artastic project will become the largest mural in Chatham County and one of the largest asphalt murals in Georgia. 
Thanks .designs for the assist!

It was so fun, creating a series of action paintings at the Night in the Garden at the Trustees' campus savannah this event benefited the the United Way of the Coastal Empire.

So honored to be the featured artist for this year’s MOJA festival this piece will be on view at City Gallery at Waterfront Park in conjunction with the MOJA Arts Festival Juried Art Exhibition, which opens Thursday, September 29 and will be open daily during the festival.

Honored to announce my exhibit and partnership with United Way SOLO SHOW AND FUNDRAISER THIS Friday!
This partnership culminates with a featured solo show and fundraiser at Location Gallery. A portion of the proceeds benefits the 2022 campaign for the United Way Community Fund. The Location Gallery at Corcoran Austin Hill Realty features group and solo art exhibits The Location Gallery has benefitted different Savannah nonprofits every month for the past six years. Some artwork will be available for donation don’t miss it! The Location Gallery
251 Bull Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Featured Solo Show and Fundraiser
Friday, September 9th
4:00pm – 7pm

Creating new mural on the rooftop pool lounge overlooking the Savannah River
@ The Atlantic hotel Plant Riverside district. Look for next time you cross the Savannah Talmage bridgeThanks .designs for the assist!

In my newest work and exhibitions
I explore what it’s like to be at this time and space in a season of exploration, warmth ,kinetic energy and invigorated purview. Creating semi abstract
dense paintings layered with symbols such as Adinkra and drips symbolizing time passing and renewing of seasons.


Now on view at the The Gately Gallery SC.

An outstanding evening of jazz and arts this wonderful collaboration of music and live painting with GRAMMY Award winning drummer/producer Quinton Baxter and the Quinton Baxter Quartet.

So honored that my commemorative Juneteenth was feature on the cover of arts and culture Savannah morning news and other national outlets celebrating Juneteenth today!

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Juneteenth ADC mural section 5.
Assemblage collage digital
A celebration of history
A new day
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Juneteenth ADC mural section 4.
Assemblage collage digital
A celebration of history Remembering the past moving forward.
Amiri the Artist 2022

Juneteenth ADC mural section 3.
A celebration of history changing world.
Amiri the Artist 2022

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Juneteenth ADC mural section 2.
A celebration of history
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This artwork is part of my summer exhibit analogous summer series
I’ll be posting new artwork and venues every day so stay tuned!
This artwork pays homage to one of the oldest celebrations in existence Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States and celebrates American freedom and achievement. The artwork encouraging unity and movement to a bright future, self-development and respect for all people and cultures.

This artwork is part of my summer exhibit analogous summer series
I’ll be posting new artwork and venues every day so stay tuned!
This artwork pays homage to one of the oldest celebrations in existence Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States and celebrates American freedom and achievement. The artwork encouraging unity and movement to a bright future, self-development and respect for all people and cultures.

What an exceptional evening I was so honored to be awarded with The title of Laureate Professor and to take part in the 1st annual Art affair at the culinary Institute of the south 🎨We unveiled my newest art collection Lowcountry bounty! And it was Artastic endeavor teaming up up with local Chefs and restaurants to benefit this spectacular new campus! Thank you everyone that made this spectacular evening possible.

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