Oh The Places You’ll GO
OH THE PLACES YOU’LL GO!
Old Art Soul: Solo exhibition
March 1, 2023 - March 30, 2023
Opening Reception: Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Basquiat’s Bottle - BedStuy, Brooklyn
1198 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Old Art Soul and Glitteratie posed in front of mural that Soul painted in Jamestown, Ghana
Oh The Places You’ll Go…
The title of the exhibition is inspired by two books which have propelled Soul into her career with a level of passion undeterred. The first- “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho, and the second classic “Oh The Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss. It is courage and a general trust in your “Personal Legend” that propels people to excel past the fates that society assigns them due to their circumstances or surroundings. Oh The Places You’ll Go is a highlighted exhibition that showcases the work of Old Art Soul and her artistic journey.
This exhibition pulls works from Soul’s collection in the USA. It is serving as a fundraiser to provide for the youth of West Africa. During a recent trip to Ghana and Nigeria, Old Art Soul had the ability to see firsthand children who need proper access to resources as well as an education. One of her goals is to help foster the creativity of these children to inspire them to reach for the stars. Photography that Soul captured whilst in Ghana and Nigeria are also incorporated in this show.
Soul has decided to donate 30% of all sold works to Africa Everything, where they provide resources for these children to have an education. Knowledge is an empowering tool, and it’s time we come together to ensure that it’s possible for the children of the diaspora to be able to access it.
Jomani Danielle will be curating these large scale works that play in multiple mediums. They will be shown from 3/1/23- 3/30/23 at Basquiat’s Bottle.
Old Art Soul live painting at Brooklyn Afropunk 2022
Old Art Soul: The Artist.
Soul Nieves is a Brooklyn Born, Harlem Based painter and creative force that began painting in the midst of the pandemic. When locked alone with her hands, thoughts and canvas, her expression propelled her to create incessantly. Not afraid to delve into different mediums, Nieves found comfort in acrylic, oil painting and wire wrapping.
Nieves sold her first work in July of 2020 during the pandemic. A friend asked her to “paint a woman, any woman, any size as long as she’s beautiful”. Soul decided to paint Yara Shahidi, a young activist and actress. Following her “personal legend” Soul recycled a cork board that she found outside during a run. She then spray painted the background and filled the holes with studs . Surrounding the image Soul wrote the names of legendary black women that have paved the way for success on a global level over the course of history. Inspired by this moment 2020 Nieves continued. Ultimately she painted over 70 works that year . All of which are inspired by her movement, feelings, surroundings throughout the course of her life.
Old Art Soul painting in Brooklyn Studio
Soul credits a portion of her transition from hobby painter to full time artist to Joan Greenberg, a woman that she met while lifeguarding. Greenberg convinced Soul to apply to The Fashion Institute Of Technology . Doubtful yet willing to take a leap of faith, Nieves applied and was accepted. From there, Nieves took her artistic journey into her own hands and curated two solo art shows and house parties in her Harlem apartment as a fundraiser for her tuition . During this time she sold enough art to cover her tuition and supplies for the year.
Since then Oldartsoul has been included in a number of exhibitions outside of her own curation. Taking the art world by storm, propelled by her undying love of art and the support of her strong community, Soul Nieves is someone to watch out for.
Jomani Danielle: Curator
Jomani Danielle live painting for Fool’s Circle comedy tour, Brooklyn 2022
Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Jomani Danielle has always gravitated toward the arts. Her journey began with music. A classically trained vocalist since the age of seven, she has always known the creative lifestyle begins with consistency and drive.
During the pandemic she found herself painting daily for hours on end. As time passed her portfolio grew, and her works began to sell to family members, expanding to friends and soon enough members of her community in Brooklyn to collectors in Boston, DC and Georgia.
Over time her passion for visual arts was so strong that it compelled her to reroute from pursuing her degree in Science. Her tenacity eventually brought her to Black Wall Street Gallery where she worked her way up to a full-time position as an Event Coordinator and an interim Assistant Director from an internship. Danielle has worked as a freelance curator, art events programmer, and art writer for artists such as Jeffrey Melo, (who currently holds a residency in Montreal) Joshua Griffith (who has shown works with Mashonda Tifere found of ArtLeadHer), Christopher “Smurfo” Weeden and many more.
Jomani hosting an artist talk at Somewhere Good with Suleryman Wellings-Longmore
Danielle’s ability to pivot in high-stress situations while remaining grounded has equipped her with the talent of coordinating multiple events and bridging various artistic communities together.
At the core, her focus is building wealth in Black communities by way of the arts and self-expression. Danielle has worked with independent art magazines throughout NYC.
Her latest contributions can be found in Bleucalf Magazine, a black owned art magazine based out of the Bronx, NYC, UP Magazine- a street art magazine that highlights public art. (Her latest contribution to UP Mag, was one of the top ten read articles of 2022.)
She currently works for the Ronald Feldman Gallery, as a Gallery Associate and assistant to the Sales Director.
Jomani pictured at her exhibition with heARTCon summer 2022
AISHA GLITTERATIE: Host and Founder of Africa Everything
Aisha Glitteratie is an Innovator. Provocateur. Trailblazer. An Event Specialist with over 20+ years of event management paired with a knack for Advertising and Communications. Glitteratie currently uses her skill set in special event planning to maximize community engagement.
Glitteratie also has extensive experience in different facets of event planning from large scale events to intimate gatherings. She takes care and passion into utilizing special events to bridge communities and various networks. She is a creator and collaborator of influential HIV prevention work with LGBTQ youth. Founder of the KiKi Ballroom scene with expertise in engaging this historically difficult-to-reach population.