This exhibition brings together four Philadelphia-based artists—Leon Dewitt Finney III, Amir Lyles, Shawnna Regan, and Arthur Haywood—whose portraiture explores layered expressions of identity, legacy, and human presence. Through distinct yet complementary approaches, each artist renders the portrait not just as a likeness, but as a vessel of memory, strength, and transformation.
Leon Dewitt Finney III's symbolic realism honors African American heritage through regal, richly textured figures that embody cultural pride and resilience. Amir Lyles incorporates mixed media, music, and historical cues to construct bold, vibrant portraits that speak to joy, protest, and personal history. Shawnna Regan offers reflective and socially grounded portrayals that center vulnerability, dignity, and lived experience. Arthur Haywood’s narrative style blends the everyday with the imaginative, illuminating the strength of human potential through fantasy-infused storytelling.
Together, these works invite viewers into a dialogue—portraits that look back as much as they look forward, grounded in presence yet echoing across time. For collectors, the show offers technically masterful and emotionally resonant works that capture both individual and collective spirit.
We look forward to welcoming you into this powerful celebration of portraiture and identity.
"Elevate" Acrylic and Colored Pencil, 8 x 12 inches "Eternal Stream of Stardust", Acrylic and Pencil, 8 x 12 inches
"Star Shower" Acrylic and Colored Pencil, 8 x 12 inches "Stellar", Acrylic and Colored Pencil, 8 x 12 inches
"Space Jams" Oil, 11 x 14 inches "Let it Go", Acrylic and Colored Pencil, 5.25 x 8.5 inches
My piece “Let it Go” will be included in the “Echoes of Identity" Exhibition at Ultra Silk Gallery. It is a page from my 2022 - 2024 sketchbook that I will be exhibiting in its entirety in the future.
I will be participating in a Live Painting Event at Penn Museum’s Juneteenth event on June 14th. I will be painting on this piece “Break the chains” from 12 - 4 PM. Located at 3260 South Street,Philadelphia, PA
Writers of the Future Volume 40, including my illustration “Magical Encounters”, won TWO Gold International Book Awards. One in the Science Fiction category and one in the Fantasy category. You were also a Finalist in Anthologies category.
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