Yolanda V. Acree: Artist Reception

Yolanda Acree’s Art Show at The Foundry!

Join us on February 16th at The Foundry for an enriching art show, Black Rebirth, featuring over 30 new works by our esteemed Artist in Residence, Yolanda V. Acree. From 4-6pm, immerse yourself in Yolanda’s captivating world of masterful collage creations—a harmonious blend of artistic brilliance and cultural exploration.

Indulge your senses as Yolanda’s intricate storytelling unfolds narratives of Black femmes and folk, offering a profound reflection on identity, culture, and history. This exclusive showcase is an extraordinary opportunity to witness the transformative power of Yolanda’s work, where each collage serves as a portal into the lived experiences echoing across generations.

Light refreshments will be served.

Select works will also be available for sale, allowing you to carry a piece of this immersive journey home with you.

Mark your calendars and join us for an evening of art, culture, and inspiration as we celebrate Yolanda V. Acree’s extraordinary talent. Welcome to the transformative world of storytelling through art—where time stands still, and creativity knows no bounds.

📍 Event Details:

• Date: February 16th
• Time: 4-6pm
• Location: The Foundry
• Refreshments: Light refreshments served
• Exclusive Offering: Select works available for purchase

Black Rebirth

by Artist Yolanda V. Acree

February 16th from 4-6pm, on display thru March

Collage-making is inherently transformative in practice, starting with disparate pieces, combining, ordering, and scaling, a new work is created that is greater than the sum of its parts. So too is the labor of rebirth, understanding the pieces of ourselves that must be reimagined to create new worlds within and around ourselves. In her first solo exhibition, “Black Rebirth: Portals of Transformation and Connection Through Collage” Yolanda V. Acree invites you to journey with her into this world-building process.

Black Rebirth explores culture, heritage, legacy and liberation, honoring Yolanda’s Eastern Shore roots that extend into the Diaspora. It also explores the artist’s   postpartum and mental health experiences, opining on the vulnerability, alchemy, and sacrifice that is motherhood. Finally, the exhibit will feature a curated collection of past works. This body of work is the culmination of seven years of revelations and rebirths. 

Yolanda extends an invitation to connect, reflect, and be inspired by the resilience and power of lineage and spirit through assemblage.

Artist Statement:

“Through the collage medium I explore themes of Black cultural identity and world-making. Black femmes and children comprise the majority of my subjects where they are juxtaposed against rich landscapes and sky-scapes affirming our interconnectedness with our environments and universe. While analog collage is my primary format, I do experiment with digital collage and original photography on occasion.”