Others Before Self - David Lionheart

GRIT Gallery will be divided into immersive worlds that remain cohesive through the ongoing theme. Observe the large-scale mixed-media paintings of curator and in-house artist David Lionheart (Newburgh, NY) and fine artist Stephen Leopold (Denver, CO), whose works evoke nostalgia through beloved superhero characters, and a sense of pride with portraits of community heroes. In the Main Gallery you’ll also find the critically praised “Slave Cemetery,” an original, award-winning graphic novel by rising star illustrator Marcus Owens (age 19). The work brings forth social awareness with a critical view of history.