The Veiled: Revelations / Black Fine Art
The artist behind the "Veiled Series" and the "Her Grace" Project.
The Veiled: Revelations / Black Fine Art
The artist behind the "Veiled Series" and the "Her Grace" Project.

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The artist behind the "Veiled Series" and the "Her Grace" Project.
The artist behind the "Veiled Series" and the "Her Grace" Project.
Takeisha Jefferson born in January of 1977. This Michigan native was introduced to photography receiving her first camera around the age of 9. She was self-taught having a true love relationship with photography.
As a young military journalist, she continued her courting of the camera after high school. After the Air Force she become a portrait photographer. With 15 years of work under her belt, she decided to seek her Fine Arts Degree. She took this up in Alabama at Auburn of Montgomery University where she studied with Professor and Photographer Will Fenn. While attending AUM her Birthright Series expanded. She gained a new love for photography through her art history courses.
Finding artistry in her 23 Chromosomes. Takeisha’s artwork gives life to forgotten and unknown members of her family, they sometimes challenge narratives. Starting with her “Birthright Series”, as well as with her “Veiled Series” she has captured reflections of her ancestors from photographing her four children and most recently also photographing her immediate family.
Many memories for us can be found through images of family members you have never met. Takeisha’s intent is to provide a glimpse into her family lost history with her photographic storytelling. That collegiate experience helped shape who I’ve become as an artist. A fusion of my painting class, alternative processing and art history opened my eyes to a world of creativity.
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
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
2023
eRace HisStory
(Solo Exhibition )
Soft Gallery
Ypsilanti, Michigan
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