The Julio Fine Arts Gallery opened its new exhibition titled “A Piece of Me Died with You” on February 22 of Baltimore-based artist Devin Allen.
The exhibition tackles themes of gun violence, as well as loss and grief from such issues, and shall be this year’s Common Text exhibition in the gallery.
The press release given by the gallery says that “Allen is a Baltimore native who is deeply invested in activism to break down racial injustices, tying in beautifully with the message of this year’s Common Text: we have to fight the injustices at every level to get what is right for our children, our communities, and our city. That Allen’s work is placed in Baltimore allows our community to reflect on what needs to be done right here. “A Piece of Me Died with You” will mark the first time that Allen has exhibited painting alongside photography, don’t miss this pivotal moment in this illustrious artist’s career!”
Click below to view images of the event.