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Over the last 20 years, T'Afo’s paintings and sculptures have been displayed in shows and galleries throughout the North and Southeast regions of the United States and in the Caribbean, where he lived for three years. T'Afo has been featured in many local and regional magazines and newspapers, as well as on numerous television programs. He has been the opening artist for several nationally and internationally known artists such as the late Selma Burke. Recipient of many awards, honorable mentions, and grants, his most recent accomplishments include:
* Group Exhibitions
Hart-Witzen Gallery (Charlotte, NC) - 2004
Afro-American Cultural Center (Charlotte, NC) - 2000
The Annual Gala Art Exhibition at NC Museum of Art (Raleigh, NC) – every year 1997 - 2001 Van Rensselaer Gallery (St. Thomas, USVI) - 1995
* One Man Exhibitions
“Southern Comfort” Installation & Exhibit; Afro-American Cultural Center (Charlotte, NC) – 2003
“Southern Comfort” Installation; Clinton College (Rock Hill, SC) – 2003
“Southern Comfort” Installation; Picture Perfect Gallery (Charlotte, NC) – 2002
“Off The Wall”; LA TAJ Gallery (Alexander, VA) – 1998 (see image above right)
* Commissions
Commissioned by Joseph Lambert, Author of “La Amistad,” to create a replica of the Amistad Slaver (Charlotte, NC) – 2002
Commissioned by First Union Bank & Pride Magazine to provide art for the “Roots in the Carolina” Annual Heritage Calendar, published by the Charlotte Observer (Charlotte, NC) - 1998
Commissioned by the Charlotte Kwanzaa Committee to create a slave ship Kinara as a gift for the founder of Kwanzaa, Dr. Mulana Karanga - 1996
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