AUGUST 14TH, 2021 - OCTOBER 3RD, 2021
4954 OLD YORK RD PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140 RUSHARTSPHILLY.ORG RUSHARTSPHILADELPHIA@GMAIL.COM
"EVERYTHING AND NOTHING" IS ON EXHIBITION AT RUSH ARTS PHILADELPHIA GALLERY. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN A PRIVATE VIEWING WITH THE ARTIST OR PURCHASING ANY OF THE WORKS, PLEASE EMAIL US AT RUSHARTSPHILADELPHIA@GMAIL.COM.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION Taj Posce’s “Everything and Nothing” is a curation of abstract works that seeks to investigate and challenge young, Black thought and imagination through a fantastical lens. Through Posce’s use of vibrant colors, shapes both familiar and unfamiliar, Posce is able to visually articulate the imaginative spirit that is often misrepresented or not represented at all in contemporary mainstream mediums. In the true spirit of artists and intellectuals who utilize Afrofuturism to challenge popular sci fi motifs, Posce is continuing to interject his own perspective in this unique visual collection. “ [Everything and Nothing is] a series of conceptual, abstract and figurative works that include painting, sculpture, and installation. The exhibition touches on themes that intersect between dichotomies of everyday life and personal experience through a lens of a young black man; The targeting of black history, what is and is not given to us; The representation of black figures in media and art, or the lack thereof; particularly of supernatural representation (black male/child as an angel); and the abstracted pieces are expressions of these same ideas but also a celebration to create and discover ideas freely coming out of urban communities where there aren't many platforms to do so, and in many institutional setting, there is no space or understanding of these viewpoints. These works intertwine cerebral thought, theory and history, with a visceral and expressionistic style that intrinsically personify black culture in America particularly while also masterfully combining and reclaiming styles from “The History” of art and what is popular or contemporary. ” -Taj Poscé Taj Poscé born and raised in Philadelphia, still lives and works there. He received his BFA (Bachelors of Fine Arts) from the Tyler School of Arts. During his time at Tyler, he was nominated and accepted into the Yale Norfolk Summer Residency. He later received a study abroad scholarship to practice in a studio in Rome, Italy. His work appeared in a group exhibition at the Temple Rome Gallery. His work has been featured in shows at Vox Populi, The Bishop Gallery, Studio 723, Blank Canvas Gallery, the CCC Gallery, and he has also received the Bertha Lear award for painting, as well as, the Violet Hecht Award for printmaking. Taj was recently awarded a grant by the mural arts Philadelphia Black Artist fellowship program. Poscé’s first solo gallery exhibition opening will be in person August 14th, 2021 from 12pm- 6pm at Rush Arts Philadelphia Gallery. The exhibit is on view from August 14th, 2021 to October 3rd, 2021 at Rush Arts Philadelphia Gallery, located at 4954 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA. The gallery is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am - 2pm. For personal viewings with the artist please contact the gallery directly at rushartsphiladelphia@gmail.com.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Taj Poscé born and raised in Philadelphia, still lives and works there. He received his BFA (Bachelors of Fine Arts) from the Tyler School of Arts. During his time at Tyler, he was nominated and accepted into the Yale Norfolk Summer Residency. He later received a study abroad scholarship to practice in a studio in Rome, Italy. His work appeared in a group exhibition at the Temple Rome Gallery. His work has been featured in shows at Vox Populi, The Bishop Gallery, Studio 723, Blank Canvas Gallery, the CCC Gallery, and he has also received the Bertha Lear award for painting, as well as, the Violet Hecht Award for printmaking. Taj was recently awarded a grant by the mural arts Philadelphia Black Artist fellowship program. Poscé’s first solo gallery exhibition opening will be in person August 14th, 2021 from 12pm- 6pm at Rush Arts Philadelphia Gallery. The exhibit is on view from August 14th, 2021 to October 3rd, 2021 at Rush Arts Philadelphia Gallery, located at 4954 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA. The gallery is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am - 2pm. For personal viewings with the artist please contact the gallery directly at rushartsphiladelphia@gmail.com.
“Target on Egypt and the Passage” (2021) Acrylic and Enamel on Wood 30 x 30" $3,500
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“Au79 Golden Child” (2014) Oil on Wood Panel 15.5 x 31.5” $4,000
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“Mother Natures Only Godchild” (2021) Plaster sculpture on stained white oak base 13 x 14 x 24" $7,000
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“What's Left in the Refrigerator” (2021) Acrylic on Canvas 28 x 51" $8,000
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"Code Switch 001” (2021) Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 36" $9,000 Prints available for purchase*
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“Code Switch 002” (2021) Acrylic on Canvas 36 x 36" $9,000
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“Upcycle Flow” (2018) Mixed Media on Wood Panel 36 x 36" $10,000
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“Blue Flow” (2018) House Paint on Wood Panel 36 x 36" $10,000
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“Angel in the Sky Flow” (2018) Mixed Media w/ Fire on Wood Panel 36 x 36" $10,000
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“TS: Live Fast Die Young Flow” (2019) Mixed Media w/ Fire on Wood Panel 36 x 36" Will Only Sell Under Conditions
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“Pink Flow” (2018) Mixed Media on Wood Panel 36 x 36" $10,000
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“Infinite Flow” (2018) Mixed Media w/ Fire on Wood Panel 36 x 36" $10,000
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“Dystopian Dream” (2017) Oil on Canvas 36 x 48" $14,000
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“Youngbouls Dreamin” (2021) Acrylic on Canvas 65.5 x 26" $20,000
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“Malcolm & Marie” (Targeted) (2021) Acrylic on Canvas 60 x 70" $25,000
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“Spectrum Landscape” (O.D.O Ode) (2021) Acrylic on Canvas 60 x 63" $33,000 *Prints available for purchase*
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“Chocolate Cherub” (2020) Acrylic on Canvas 48 x 60” $200,000
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”Coming Down” (2020) Mixed Media on Canvas 16 x 24" $3,000
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”A Song Called How They See Us” (2020) Mixed Media Collage 27.5 x 19.5" $3,000
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PRINTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
”Spectrum Landscape” (O.D.O Ode) (2021) Fine Art Paper Print on Sunset Cotton Etching Paper 30 x 30" $260
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"Code Switch 001” (2021) Fine Art Paper Print on Sunset Cotton Etching Pape 24 x 24" $210
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AUGUST 14TH, 2021 - OCTOBER 3RD, 2021