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The artist behind the "Testify", "Veiled Series" , "Art History Too" and "Erace".
The artist behind the "Testify", "Veiled Series" , "Art History Too" and "Erace".
Can I tell you how excited I am? My "Testify" portfolio just made the Critical Mass Top 50, and I’m still freaking out! This whole journey has been such a whirlwind, and I can’t wait to share what’s next with you.
Takeisha Jefferson is an international portrait photographer and artist, based in Michigan. Her artistic journey developed during her time as a Public Affairs Specialist, serving in the Air Force. Shortly after that she established a successful photography business and continued to refine her craft at Auburn of Montgomery University. During this time, she expanded her Birthright Series and developed a deep passion for art history.
Takeisha Jefferson's talent and dedication have led to her participation in over 50 global exhibitions. Her work has garnered recognition, including a nomination for the Lecia Oskar Barnack Award and a feature on Google Arts and Culture. Her art revolves around significant themes such as family, black womanhood, and empowerment.
One notable accomplishment in her career was being featured in "As We See It - Redefining Black Identity," a publication from the UK that showcased 30 global artists. Takeisha Jefferson's artistic practice has been greatly influenced by her experiences as a disabled veteran, wife, and mother of four, adding depth and richness to her work.
I use photography as my main medium. I primarily print on archival paper, as I feel that it is important to preserve my work for future generations. My mixed media techniques are heavily influenced by tin type and wet plate and daguerreotype photography, which were some of the earliest forms of photography. I believe that these older methods give my work a unique and timeless quality..
I feel a strong connection to the work of photographers like Dr. Debra Willis, Carrie Mae Weems, Gordon Parks, Chester Higgins, and Sally Mann. I am inspired by their ability to tell powerful stories through their images, and I strive to create work that has the same impact. Their work has helped me to see the potential of photography as a tool for social change and self-expression, and I am grateful to them for showing me what is possible. My photography is heavily influenced by their work, and I hope to continue telling important stories that need to be heard. If only through the eyes of my subjects. It is my hope that my work will inspire future generations of black female artists and help to break down the barriers that still exist.
Memberships:
My Sisters and Me Women of Color Photographers
Women of Color Unite
Women’s Caucus for Art
Detroit Fine Arts Breakfast Club
Ypsi Fine Arts Club
Dearborn Fine Arts Club
Montgomery Art Guild
Durham Art Guild
Dayton Society of Artists
Awards:
1984 Boys & Girls Club Member of the Year - Ypsilanti, Michigan
Endo Hero Award - Washington DC 2014
Nomintaed - Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2021 - Wetzlar, Germany
Nominated -Volunteer of the Year 2021 - HandsOn River Region - Montgomery, Alabama
Titles:
DC Precinct Manager - Worldwide EndoMarch - 2014
Committe Member - My Sisters & Me - Women of Color Photographers -2012 - Current
Moderater - Ypsi Fine Arts Club Group
2024
Art History Too - solo
University of Michigan
Llyod Scholars for Writing and the Arts
Ann Arbor, Michigan
2024
Artist Residency
University of Michigan
Llyod Scholars for Writing and the Arts
Ann Arbor, Michigan
2024
Where Do We Go From Here - Group Show
North Gallery
Riverside Arts Center
Ypsilanti, Michigan
2024
Erace - Solo
Rosa Parks Museum
Montgomery, Alabama
2024
Black Creativty - Group
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, illinois
2023
Through Our Eyes - Group Show
Michigan State University
Detroit Center
2023 -
Remants (Duo)
824 Jefferson
2023
The Newton of Ypsi - (Trio)
Ypsi Bicentennial Home Tour
Ypsilanti, Mich
2023 -
120 Years of Advocacy
California Nurses Association
California
2023
The Epitome of the Black woman: infinite possibilities
(Duo Exhibition)
Soft Gallery
Ypsilanti, Michigan
2022
The Veiled Series: Revelations
(Solo Exhibition)
Gift of Art
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
2022
Photographic Nights of Selma
3rd Edition
Artsrevive
Selma, Alabama
2022
Still Bonded
46 North
Pontaic, Michigan
2022
Ephemeral/Eternal
Visionary Art Collective
2022
The Veiled (Solo Exhibition)
Berkley Public Library
Berkley, Michigan
2022
Click
Village Theatre and Art Gallery
Danville, California
2022
Vintage -
(Solo Exhibtion)
Jim MacDonald's and Apple Annies Antiques
Ypsilanti, Michigan
2022
Black Creativity Juried Exhibition
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago, Illinois
2021
Contemporary Portrait: A National Juried Exhibition
Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts (LHUCA)
Lubbock, Texas
2021
Of an Era
Trolley Barn Gallery
Poughkeepsie, New York
2021
The Skin I’m in
South Haven Center for the Arts
South Haven, Michigan
2021
All About Women
Marin Society of Artist
San Rafael, California
2021
Griot
Norwest Gallery
Detroit, Michigan
2021
The Veiled Series: Revelations
(Solo Exhibition)
Rosa Parks Museum
Montgomery, Alabama
2020
Who I Am
21 Dreams & Tullibody Fine Arts Center at the Warren-Britt Galleries
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama
2020
SHE: an expression of womanhood.
Ann Marie Garden and Sculpture
Solomons, Maryland
2020
Black Culture 2020,
21 Dreams & Tullibody Fine Arts Center at the Warren-Britt Galleries
Alabama State University
Montgomery, Alabama
2020
41st Annual Juried Exhibition,
Monmouth Museum
Lincroft, New Jersey
2019
Down South
Rosa Parks Museum
Montgomery, Alabama
2019
Emerging
Art House 1
Montgomery, Alabama
2019
We Are The Dream
Expose Art
Montgomery, Alabama
2019
Fine Art
Blank Wall Gallery
Athens, Greece
2018
Street Photography
Blank Wall Gallery
Athens, Greece
2018
The Mask
Millepiani Gallery
Rome, Italy
2018
Mirror Mirror
Black Box Gallery
Portland, Oregan
2017
The Artist Response
Goodwyn Gallery
Montgomery Alabama
The Art - See Us & Hear Us