A luminary (n.) is a leader in the field. ⁣ ⁣ Born and raised in St. Louis, I’m a mixed media artist and photographer whose work seeks to expand the canon surrounding the nuances of Black life through tenderness and grit. Thanks, @theluminaryarts, for celebrating me! It’s a true honor. I hope to see some familiar faces in the building🫶🏿 ⁣ Join us at LOT 49, a contemporary art auction and fundraiser, on Saturday, October 1, 2022.⁣ ⁣ Reserve your VIP ticket for one of the region’s most anticipated annual arts events, fostering innovation and collaboration within the arts community and connecting artists with thoughtful supporters.⁣ ⁣ Our 2022 Lot 49 Host Committee includes Megan McCalla, Roseann Weiss, Kaveh Razani, Adina O'Neal, Ian VanDam, Brianna McIntyre, and José Guadalupe Garza.⁣ ⁣ Sponsors include Civil Alchemy, Minuteman Press, Urban Chestnut, Press-On Performance, and Dogtown Gallery & Frame Shop.⁣ ⁣ Link in bio to learn more and reserve tickets! 📸 @dennis_larance_