MASON FINE ART ANNOUNCES A GROUP SHOW MAY 29TH Featuring: John Simmons,Lev Mills, Shareon “Bhare” Blenman, with works by Robert Sengstacke Vivian Maier and Paul Cadden

From the venue:

Mason Fine Art presents John Simmons, Lev Mills, “Bhare” Blenman with Vivian Maier, and Robert Sengstacke, Paul Cadden. May 29th from 6pm - 9pm. Mason Fine Art 761-D Miami Circle NE Atlanta, GA 30324.John Simmons in Conversation with T K Smith:Saturday, May 30th 1-3PM

John SimmonsJohn Simmons, ASC, is an Emmy-winning cinematographer and a renowned photographer whose career spans over six decades. He is best known for his historical photography documenting Black life in America since the 1960s and his cinematography work on multi-camera sitcoms.Photography was Simmons' first creative pursuit, beginning when he was just 15 years old. Mentored by Bobby Sengstacke, he began his career shooting for The Chicago Defender.His photographs are held in prestigious permanent collections, including the The National Gallery of Art, Getty Museum, Harvard Art Museums, and the High Museum of Art. 

Lev Timothy Mills (1938–2021) was a highly influential African-American artist, educator, and "constructionist" known primarily for his innovative printmaking and public art. His career was defined by a synthesis of social narrative and meticulous craftsmanship. He served as a professor at Spelman for over 30 years and was the Art Department Chair for 14 years.Mills’ artwork is held in prestigious international institutions, including: The Museum of Modern Art, The Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum in London, as well as the High Museum.

Shareon “Bhare” BlenmanBhare’s assertive, folksy paintings enliven a self-narrative with turbulent emotions, accompanied by a cast of various characters. The self-taught artist immerses himself in writing, tackling what it means to live a full life as a young African American. Guided by curiosity to discover, highlight, and champion his Caribbean Ancestry, Bhare finds solace in his representation of a decorated heritage within his artistic subjects and iconography.

Featuring works by: Vivian Maier, Paul Cadden and Robert "Bobby" Sengstacke.