Supporting ReEnvisioned: Contemporary Portraits of Our Black Ancestors

Supporting ReEnvisioned: Contemporary Portraits of Our Black Ancestors

Proceeds of sales go to support the commissions these portraits and future legacy teaching works in the SAA Permanent Collection.

Available POSTERS & T-shirts

ABOUT THE POSTERS

These Jeremy Okai Davis un-framed prints features reproductions of select portairts from commissioned series of 10 portraits from ReEnvisioned: Contemporary Portraits of Our Black Ancestors featured prominently in Salem Art Associations (SAA) permanent collection. 

Proceeds of sales go to support the commissions these portraits and future legacy teaching works in the SAA Permanent Collection.

POSTER DESIGNS

SIZE AND MATERIAL 

• Size 18 x 24 inches   
• Material Poster Paper (unframed)

For questions email Galleries@SalemArt.org or call 503-581‑2228

*This item is available for pick up only during gallery hours at:

The Bush Barn Art Center & Annex

600 Mis­sion St. SE, Salem, OR 97302

1).

Ben Johnson (2022/23),  A blacksmith in Jackson County, Oregon. Jeremy Okai Davis

2).

Sybil Harber (2023). Jeremy Okai Davis

3).

Beatrice Morrow Cannady (2023), A newspaper owner and civil rights advocate, Oregon. Jeremy Okai Davis

ABOUT T-Shirt Designs

100% cotton

Unisex sizes and designs available:

• Ben Johnson
  • Charcoal Grey: Small, Medium, Large, 1XL, & 2XL
• Sybil Harber 
  • Light Blue: Small, Medium, Large, 1XL, & 2XL
• Beatrice Morrow Cannady 
  • Dark Grey: Small, Medium, Large, 1XL, & 2XL

For questions email Galleries@SalemArt.org or call 503-581‑2228

*This item is available for pick up only during gallery hours at:

The Bush Barn Art Center & Annex

600 Mis­sion St. SE, Salem, OR 97302

Proceeds of sales go to support the commissions these portraits and future legacy teaching works in the SAA Permanent Collection.

ReEnvisioned: Contemporary Portraits of Our Black Ancestors | Jeremy Okai Davis

In 2022 we commissioned Jeremy to paint a series of portraits as part of our broader effort to reinvent and reimagine the Bush House Museum. As curators of this historic site, we are acutely aware of the harm Asahel Bush inflicted on people of color in our state. We are also aware that people of color are painfully underrepresented in most permanent collections, including ours.

Our invitation to Jeremy was simple: tell the story of early Black pioneers whose contributions to Oregon history have long been overlooked. For this next installment of portraits, Jeremy chose two major figures – Letitia Carson (1815-1888) and Thomas C. King (1847-1904).

The portraits are stunning – Jeremy is a highly talented artist who paints with grace and skill.