Delita Martin Archives - Galerie Myrtis

Beyond the Surface – Exploring Visibility in Print

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Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print

May 2 – July 11, 2026

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 2nd | Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Galerie Myrtis is proud to present Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print, a group exhibition organized by the Legacy Print Council (LPC) and guest curated by Delita Martin. Featuring eleven artists, the exhibition examines the layered and often contested idea of visibility through the medium of printmaking.

The exhibition debuts the inaugural LPC portfolio alongside additional works by each participating artist, creating a dynamic conversation about presence, recognition, concealment, and power. Through diverse printmaking practices, the artists explore visibility not as a fixed state, but as an experience shaped by history, identity, and social context.

Grounded in the tactile language of print, the works move beyond surface appearances to consider how individuals and communities are seen, overlooked, exposed, and remembered in the digital age.

“Together, the eleven artists in this exhibition invite viewers to move beyond surface readings and into deeper engagement. They ask us to consider not only what is visible, but how we see, who is granted recognition, and what remains overlooked. Through the enduring and tactile language of printmaking, Beyond the Surface becomes both a space of reflection and a call to awareness, challenging us to reconsider our role as observers and participants in the ongoing act of making meaning visible.” – Delita Martin

Featured Artists: Chole Alexander, Rabea Ballin, Jamaal Barber, Maurice Evans, Ann Johnson, Grace Kisa, Delita Martin, Steve Prince, Rashaun Rucker, Jess Sabogal, and Shanna Stauss

Delita Martin, Beneath What Is Seen, Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print Portfolio, 2026
Relief, screen printing, lithography, and hand details, 20 x 16”

Saturday, June 13

In-Person Artist Panel

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Galerie Myrtis invites you to an engaging panel discussion presented in conjunction with the exhibition Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print. Participating artists will offer personal reflections on the material choices, historical contexts, and social influences that shape their creative practices.

Moderated by Galerie Myrtis Founding Director Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, the conversation will explore the shared and individual narratives woven throughout the exhibition. Printmakers working across diverse mediums will discuss their methodologies and the deeper themes embedded in their work.

The program will conclude with an open Q&A, offering attendees a rare opportunity to connect directly with the artists and learn more about their current and upcoming projects.

In Person
Registration will be required
Limited seating

Date TBD

Virtual Artist Panel

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Galerie Myrtis will host a virtual Artist Panel featuring artists from the exhibition Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print. This discussion will explore the printmaking processes of select artists featured in the exhibition.

The program is designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the breadth and historical context of printmaking. This intimate conversation will highlight the complexities of each artist’s practice and explore how they are contributing to the continued advancement of the medium.

Virtual
Registration will be required

Date TBD

Virtual Closing Program

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Galerie Myrtis cordially invites you to our virtual closing program for Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print. During this discussion, artists from the Legacy Print Council will present their recently released portfolio, Beyond the Surface: Exploring Visibility in Print.

Each artist will elaborate on how their work relates to the portfolio and provide insights into the print they contributed, offering audiences a richer understanding of the project and its broader themes.

Virtual
Registration will be required

The Brave: Affirming Power, Presence & Possibility

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The Brave: Affirming Power, Presence & Possibility

August 30 – October 11, 2025

Opening Reception
Saturday, August 30 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

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Galerie Myrtis is pleased to present The Brave: Affirming Power, Presence & Possibility, a powerful group exhibition curated by Myrtis Bedolla. On view from August 30 through October 11, 2025, the exhibition features contemporary artists whose work explores the emotional, historical, and imaginative landscapes of the African diaspora.

Inspired by the anthemic lyrics of Danielle Ponder’s Some of Us Are Brave, the exhibition centers artists who examine the complexities of Black freedom, the weight of injustice, and the radical potential of self-definition. Through painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and installation, The Brave calls forth a collective testimony that honors ancestral strength, celebrates embodied truth, and demands space for joy, grief, intimacy, and transformation.

Featured artists: Devin Allen, Lavett Ballard, Wesley Clark, Jerrell Gibbs, Fabiola Jean-Louis, Felandus Thames, Megan Lewis, Delita Martin, Ronald Jackson, M. Scott Johnson, Ya La’Ford, James Seward, and Bria Wilson-Sterling.

IFPDA Print Fair 2025

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IFPDA Print Fair 2025

March 27th – 30th
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Ticket Information

Galerie Myrtis at Booth C19
Featured Artist:
Lavett Ballard
Tawny Chatmon
Susan Goldman
Delita Martin

view artwork | IFPDA Artist’s Catalog

Established in 1987, the International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) is the preeminent international membership organization for galleries, dealers, and publishers specializing in prints and editions. Join us at the Park Avenue Armory, March 27th through the 30th, for the IFPDA Print Fair, a celebration of 550+ years of prints and printmaking.

VIP Preview Day
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Invitation and VIP Pass Only
5 – 9 PM

Public Hours
Friday, March 28, 2025, 11 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday, March 30, 2025, 11 AM – 5 PM

Art of the Collectors X

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Art of the Collectors X

February 8 – March 8, 2025

Opening Reception
February 8, 2025
2:00 – 6:00 PM

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Galerie Myrtis proudly presents Art of the Collectors X, a curated exhibition featuring exceptional works of art by a diverse array of artists. The emphasis is on African American and African Diasporic creators, spanning emerging talents to renowned masters. The exhibit includes paintings, prints, sculptures, and three-dimensional works, all available for purchase from private collections.

A highlight of the exhibition is a selection of paintings and prints from the Helen Elaine Jackson Estate. Jackson (1946–2021), the owner of Capitol East Graphics in Washington, D.C., was a highly respected collector, curator, and trailblazer in the arts community.

Art of the Collectors X celebrates the cultural richness and artistic diversity embodied in a stunning array of unique works. This exclusive showcase invites art enthusiasts and collectors to explore and acquire exceptional pieces that have graced private collections for decades.

Join us for this extraordinary opportunity to celebrate the rich legacy of African American and African Diasporic art, as well as the creative contributions of artists from diverse cultural backgrounds and discover a masterpiece to acquire for your collection.

Featured artists include: Romare Bearden, Iona Rozel Brown, Kevin Cole, James Denmark, David Driskell, Victor Ekpuk, Stephen Towns, Delita Martin, and others.

Programming

Panel Discussion
Saturday, February 22, 2025
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring esteemed collectors Eric Key, Aaro Jean Bell, and Jennifer Hardy, each of whom has dedicated their lives to collecting African American art. Moderated by Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, this conversation will delve into the personal journeys of these collectors, their inspirations, and the pivotal role art plays in shaping their lives.

This discussion will offer unique insights into the lives of these passionate collectors, explore the cultural and emotional significance of African American art, and inspire attendees to view art collecting as an act of preservation, celebration, and connection.

Delita Martin Sometimes My Blues Change Colors

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Sometimes My Blues Change Colors

The Me I Must Remember, 2023
Relief Printing, Charcoal, Acrylic, Liquid gold leaf, Printed Papers, Hand stitching, Pastels
59 x 63 ″, by Delita Martin

Solo Exhibition – Delita Martin
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LOCATION: Featherstone Center for the Arts
30 Featherstone Lane (Martha’s Vineyard)
Oak Bluffs, MA, 02557
508-693-1850

Opening Reception
July 28th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

Exhibition
July 28 – September 1, 2024

POSTED AT FEATHERSTONEART.COM:
The exhibit marks a historic milestone as Delita Martin is the inaugural African American artist to present a solo exhibition in the Francine Kelly Gallery at Featherstone Center for the Arts. Curated by Dr. Myrtis Bedolla, this groundbreaking exhibit, opens its doors on Sunday, July 28th, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

As part of the exhibition’s programming, Martin will engage in a conversation with Dr. Bedolla during an Artist Talk scheduled for Wednesday, July 31st, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. This dialogue promises to provide invaluable insights into Martin’s artistic process and inspirations, offering attendees a deeper understanding of her visionary creations. Events are free and open to the public.

Additionally, a program in collaboration with the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) will take place on Thursday, August 1st, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Martin and Dalila Scruggs, SAAM’s Augusta Savage Curator of African American Art, will discuss Elizabeth Catlett’s art and legacy.

Expo Chicago 2024

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Booth # 405

VIP Preview Day
Thursday, April 11th | 12:00 – 9:00pm

Public Hours
Friday, April 12th | 11:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday, April 13th | 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday, April 14th | 11:00am – 6:00pm

Galerie Myrtis is pleased to announce our forthcoming debut at EXPO Chicago. The booth will showcase contemporary artists who explore the cultural, social, and political landscapes of our world while showcasing the beauty of humanity.

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Booth Concept
Galerie Myrtis presents “Intersections of Identity,” featuring the extraordinary works of painters Monica Ikegwu, Megan Lewis and Ronald Jackson, and master printmaker Delita Martin.

The concept explores the rich tapestry of individual and collective identities, highlighting the artists’ unique perspectives and their profound contributions to the contemporary art landscape.

Presented artworks will delve into the complex intersections of race, gender, and culture, showcasing the artists’ distinct artistic approaches and their exploration of personal narratives and societal experiences. Through their respective mediums, Ikegwu, Lewis, Jackson, and Martin bring forth powerful and thought-provoking imagery that challenges traditional notions of identity and celebrates diversity.

Artworks

There Within Lies the Gospel

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There Within Lies the Gospel: Truth

Opening Reception
September 2, 2023
2:00 – 6:00 pm

This exhibition celebrates the rich history of black religious and spiritual traditions while also challenging the ways in which these practices continue to evolve and adapt in response to contemporary social and cultural realities.

Featured artists: Tawny Chatmon, Wesley Clark, Morel Doucet, Monica Ikegwu,M. Scott Johnson, Delita Martin, and Felandus Thames.

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Programming includes a book signing for “Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020-2021” on Saturday, September 16th from 5 – 7 pm. The event is in collaboration with the Petrucci Family Foundation (PFF). Claudia Volpe, the Director of PFF, and essayists Klare Scarborough and Berrisford Boothe will join featured artists for the event.

Exhibition Dates
September 2 – October 21, 2023

artwork
Light in the Darkness II, 2023
Oil Paint on Canvas, 24 x 18″
by Monica Ikegwu

Context Art Miami 2022

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1 Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132, USA
Booth #A3
TICKETS & INFORMATION

Galerie Myrtis announces our participation in CONTEXT Art Miami featuring new works from Tawny Chatmon, Morel Doucet, Monica Ikegwu, Megan Lewis, Delita Martin, and Felandus Thames at Booth A3.

Fair Hours
(VIP Preview) Tuesday, November 29 — 6:30pm – 10pm
Wednesday, November 30 — 11am – 7pm
Thursday, December 1 — 11am – 7pm
Friday, December 2 — 11am – 7pm
Saturday, December 3 — 11am – 7pm
Sunday, December 4 — 11am – 6pm
TICKETS & INFORMATION

IFPDA Print Fair 2022

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IFPDA Print Fair 2022

October 27th – 30th
Javits Center, New York, NY
Booth #215

VIP Preview Day
Thursday, October 27th 12 pm – 8 pm

Public Hours
Friday, October 28th 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday, October 29th 11 am – 7 pm
Sunday, October 30th 11 am – 5 pm
Ticket information

Featured are prints by artists

The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined – PRESS

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PRESS

Personal Structures, July 2022
The Beauty and Confidence of Blackness

The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined. With this installation, Galerie Myrtis seeks to provide insight into the socio-political concerns of the African-American community and celebrates black culture by paying tribute to the reliance, creativity, ingenuity, and spirituality that has historically sustained Black people, bringing it into a completely new set of Venetian landscapes. full article

Glasstire, June 2022
10 Works from the Venice Biennale that I Wish the Fort Worth Modern Would Acquire by Colette Copeland

[Tawny] Chatmon’s gold-leafed photographic portraits celebrate the beauty of black childhood. Inspired by 15th century Italian artists and artisans, as well as gold-inscribed historical relics, the artist juxtaposes the portraits onto historical landscape paintings as an act of affirmation. full article

New York Public Library, 2022
Tribute to an Afrofuturist Deity: Schomburg Center Artist & Educator M. Scott Johnson Exhibits at 59th Venice Biennale

…The stone chips were flying as M. Scott Johnson, a sculptor and visual arts instructor at the Center’s Junior Scholars Program, began work on the first sculpture of his triptych, The Metamorphosis of High John the Conqueror: Tribute to an Afrofuturist Deity. full article

Artlyst, April 2022
Eight Of The Best Collateral Events – 59th Venice Biennale by Lee Sharrock

Myrtis Bedolla, founding director of Galerie Myrtis in Baltimore MD, has curated a breathtaking group exhibition at the European Cultural Centre in Palazzo Bembo. Titled ‘The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined’, the exhibition groups together 8 artists who are reclaiming the inequality of white art history from the point of view of a black narrative… full article

Pigmment Magazine, 2022
Venice says “BENVENUTO to Galerie Myrtis in 2022

[Galerie Myrtis] is the first Black-owned gallery to be invited to participate in the Biennale-affiliated “Personal Structures: Time Space and existence.” The gallery was invited to the prestigious show by the European Cultural Centre-Italy. full article

Black art in America, April 2022
Galerie Myrtis: Exhibiting Black Art at The Venice Biennale by Shantay Robinson

By invitation of the European Cultural Centre-Italy, Galerie Myrtis is the first black-owned gallery to be invited to participate in the Biennale-affiliated exhibition Personal Structures: Time, Space, and Existence. This historic moment is predated by the 2020 racial reckoning the world experienced. full article

Culture Type, August, 2021
Latest News in Black Art: Guggenheim Hires Diversity Chief, Galerie Myrtis Presenting Exhibition at Venice Biennale, Kehinde Wiley Redesigns MTV Moonperson & More by Victoria L. Valentine

Galerie Myrtis Fine Art & Advisory of Baltimore, Md., was invited to participate in Personal Structures, an affiliate exhibition at the 2022 Venice Biennale. The Black-owned gallery founded by Myrtis Bedolla will present “The Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined,” featuring eight artists—Tawny Chatmon, Larry Cook, Morel Doucet, Monica Ikegwu, M. Scott Johnson, Delita Martin, Arvie Smith, and Felandus Thames. full article