Park Circle Gallery
August 2021
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Shattering the Stereotype – Drawings by Christopher Kyle
In his first solo exhibition, Shattering the Stereotype, Christopher Kyle presents a collection of portraits celebrating black women. Working primarily with a black and white palette using charcoal and graphite, Kyle focuses on his subjects’ facial features and adornments, rather than their skin tone. “I purposely don't show shades of melanin in my work,” he explains. “There is an unfortunate debate about the beauty of black people as it relates to the lightness or darkness of their skin. I eliminate that factor by keeping the people in my drawings the same shade.” Kyle often adds pops of color in his subjects’ clothing and accessories using Prismacolor to add drama and accentuate their natural beauty. “I want some little black girl (or woman) to see herself and how beautiful she is when she sees my work. I want some little black boy (or man) to see the beauty in our black women. I don't want them to look in the mirror and hate themselves. Every time I create a black woman, I make sure she doesn't merely break the stereotype. She shatters it.”
Christopher Kyle is a native of Goose Creek, SC. He began focusing on art in 2013 and is self-taught. He is a member of the Summerville Artists Guild and Goose Creek Artist Guild and has shown his work and won many awards in group exhibitions throughout the Lowcountry, including the North Charleston Arts Fest Judged Fine Art and MOJA Juried Exhibits. Learn more about the artist here, and view his work on Instagram @art_is_expressive.
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The Strength Within – Mixed Media Works by Christine D. Johnson
In her exhibit, The Strength Within, Christine D. Johnson presents works from her Contemplation series, which features abstract mixed media paintings and collages of faces that represent authenticity, clarity, humility, patience, and resilience. The layered and soulful visages depicted in Christine’s work, paired with introspective titles, invite the viewer to see and feel their own beauty and strength. “My art captures the essence, soul, strength, beautiful imperfection, and resilience in the many faces I encounter,” she says. “It encourages individuals to look within for clarity and the courage to fulfill their purpose.”
Christine D. Johnson is a native of Jamaica who recognizes the importance of utilizing your natural talents to fulfill your purpose in life. In addition to being a visual artist she is also a poet. Her artwork has been featured in exhibitions in the Lowcountry and Pennsylvania and her poems have been included in a variety of publications. She currently lives and creates in Summerville, SC. To learn more about visit christinedjohnson.com or view her work on Instagram @christinedjohnsonart.
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On view:
August 4-28, 2021
Free Admission
Free public reception:
Friday, August 6, 2021, 5-7pm
Gallery hours:
Wednesday-Friday, 10am-6pm
Saturday, Noon-4pm
Closed Sunday-Tuesday
Park Circle Gallery
4820 Jenkins Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
843-637-3565
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Park Circle Gallery (PCG) is located at 4820 Jenkins Avenue in North Charleston, in what was formerly known as the Olde Village Community Building. Admission is free and free street parking is available on Jenkins Avenue in front of the gallery, as well as on the adjacent streets and in parking lots close by. The gallery features original works by local and regional artists in a variety of subjects and mediums. Exhibits are rotated on a monthly basis and may feature two or more artists concurrently. In addition to monthly exhibits, the gallery also hosts a collection of prints, notecards, jewelry, and gift items by local artists, which are available for sale. For more information about PCG, call 843-637-3565 or email culturalarts@northcharleston.org. For information on additional exhibits, programs, and events, visit the Arts & Culture section of the City's website here.
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