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WATER
KOLOURS
AND A
LOVE OF
ART
World-renowned works are on display in Tennessee’s second city, an artistic haven of the South
By Zachary R. Dowdy
“Culture is how people celebrate and define themselves on the map of human history.”
l Memphis-based Danny Jenkins’ gallery, Water Kolours, houses work of some of the most celebrated African American artists. Their media include stone, metal, acrylics and water colors. Leroy Campbell and Paul Goodnight’s images share space with the sculptures of Woodrow Nash and the quilts of Phyllis Stephens. The gallery aims “to present the finest artworks by emerging artists from all over the country as well as many Renais-
Top (left to right): Gallery owner Danny Jenkins and his wife.Water Kolours gallery booths at the New York HFAS featuring sculptures by artist Woodrow Nash and in bottom photo, work by Heather Moss featured.
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PHOTOS 1,2,4,5: COURTESY DANNY JENKINS PHOTO 3: MADISON BURGER