Bright Horizons: Celebrating young artists of color

Bright Horizons: Celebrating young artists of color

Co-curated with Heather Carter and Zora Obi Studio

Opening reception Thursday, August 14, from 5 – 8 pm

Join us for a fun summer pop-up exhibit featuring the work of Tatum Sabin, Daniel Jenkins, Kyle Adams, Erinma Adeaze, Okereke, Ikechukwu and digital prints by Astrowurld.

Featured Artists:

Tatum Sabin is a multimedia artist from Orange, New Jersey. Sabin is a student at Howard University studying painting with a minor in psychology. She has exhibited across the East coast in New Jersey, New York and Washington D.C. as well as internationally in Saint Maarten and The Netherlands. Tatum is a natural born artist with some of her earliest memories being in front of an easel or in art classes. Sabin also frequently uses recycled materials as she aims to incorporate sustainability into her practice as much as possible. Her pieces draw significance from her Caribbean American heritage and she aims to spread a message of community and Black creative joy through her art.

Daniel Jenkins creates pieces that combine figure work and abstraction. Purposely setting out to merge polar opposites together Daniel has a unique and distinct style that he has consistently produced. Shortly after finishing art school Daniel began having vision problems and after multiple tests and doctor visits he found out he had a brain tumor putting pressure on his optics nerves and causing him to slowly go blind. After a successful brain surgery the tumor was removed and Daniel’s eyesight was fully restored. Taking this as a sign to not neglect his talents Daniel set out on a task of doing one full piece of art everyday for an entire year straight. This endeavor led him to eventually merge his classically trained figurative work with his love for abstraction and abstract expressionism- allowing him to combine his schooling with his life experience.

Kyle Olani Adams is a 24-year-old visual artist and creative director from Plainfield, New Jersey, known for his dynamic and multifaceted approach to creativity. After graduating from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Production in 2023, Kyle used both his media studies and production degree along with his gift as a visual artist to establish himself as an emerging talent within the creative community.
Kyle’s work primarily revolves around bold and emotionally charged charcoal drawings on paper, exploring themes of identity, culture, and the human experience. His distinctive style, marked by intricate details and a masterful play of light and shadow, has garnered the attention of art collectors and institutions around the world. His growing body of work has not only cemented his reputation as a skilled draftsman but also sparked conversations around contemporary Black narratives and social commentary.

Erinma Adaeze is a Nigerian, New York City based visual artist working in analog & the digital collage. Her current mother-child series taps into nostalgia & heavily researched source material to inspire creativity and peace in the home.

Kelechi Emeka-Okereke is a 24-year-old Nigerian multidisciplinary artist who lives and works between Port Harcourt and Lagos, Nigeria. A prodigious talent, Okereke began creating art at the age of seven and later pursued formal training in civil engineering at the University of Port Harcourt, all while cultivating his artistic practice.  Okereke’s distinctive artistic voice seamlessly blends abstraction, cubism, and portraiture to craft evocative narratives that bridge modern and contemporary art. Rooted in personal experiences, his work explores themes of identity, cultural preservation, and human connection. Through vibrant portraiture and expressive compositions, he channels the warmth of nostalgia, capturing moments of joy and shared memory.

Ikechukwu Amos’ art is recognized for its raw honesty and unique storytelling. Each painting is a window into his journey—a testament to resilience, hope, and the unbreakable human spirit. Despite his difficult beginnings, Amos remains driven by a fierce determination to uplift others through his art. He hopes his story will inspire those who feel overlooked, reminding them that creativity can be the bridge between despair and possibility—and that sometimes, all it takes is a single vision to change the course of a life. 

Oyedeji Mohammed “ASTROWURLD”  is a digital artist who has embraced pointillism, and has coined the phrase “digital alchemy”.  In alchemy, the three dots refer to the three building blocks of life, while the triangle or the number three in many cultures and religions are considered to be the basis of existence. To Astrowurld, these symbolic representations mean life.