Band of Vices was scheduled to celebrate two new exhibitions in March, prior to the the Covid-19 safer at home guidelines by artists Grace Lynne Haynes, and Yo Yo Lander…but not to wory, the exhibitions are now online. Visit the website to watch the video.

Grace Lynne Haynes

Grace Lynne Haynes; Image courtesy of the gallery;

Here is more info from the gallery: In recent years, the contemporary art world has taken notice of a select few young Black women. Their works transcend geographic boundaries, yet are amplified through their social impact. Grace Lynne Haynes is among that class of artists. Moreover Forbes Magazine recently minted Haynes as one of its 30 Under 30 artists. The publication cited her background in fine art, design and illustration. Henri Matisse, Richard Diebenkorn, Marlene Dumas and Wangechi Mutu have all inspired her work. Hence Haynes makes gouache paintings and collages that depict the experiences of African-American women.

Having recently returned from the inaugural class of Kehinde Wiley’s Black Rock Senegal Residency in Dakar, Senegal, Grace was selected as one of 16 artists from over 700, hand-picked by art world luminaries: Thelma Golden, Carrie Mae Weems, Mickalene Thomas & Swizz Beats. Additionally, Haynes, originally from Los Angeles, creates artwork that has its roots in exploring the intersectionality between “culture, color, femininity, and the African diaspora” writ large. In Haynes’ work, black appears aspirational, dignified, as well as sublime. The result is a network of images addressing complex topics and stereotypes surrounding black femininity.

The art of  Yo Yo Lander is currently on view in the gallery annex.

On view: March 21 – April 18, 2020;

What: Oline Art Video
<strong>Where: BAND OF VICES, 5376 W. Adams Blvd. LA, 90016
Website: https://www.bandofvices.com