DONALD HILLIARD, JR.
From the Pulpit to the Palette:
A Retrospective Art Exhibition of Works
by Donald Hilliard Jr., D.Min.*
Opening: 5:00-7:00 pm, May 18, 2024
May 18 - June 22, 2024
Tucker Contemporary Art
400-422, Suite 417, Pompton Avenue
Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Tucker Hilliard Contemporary Art invites you to the opening reception From the Pulpit to the Palette. Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr.'s revealing retrospective exhibition presents collectors and enthusiasts with his journey into his connection between faith and wellness.
Curated by Roger C. Tucker III, this comprehensive exhibition spans nearly 20 years of art created by the renowned pastor, author and community leader. From rich monochromatic paintings to deeply layered mixed media assemblages, this exhibit promises a varied presentation that is both thought-provoking and inspirational.
Most know Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr. as a profound leader in the Christian Church, but he also hones a practice in abstract expressionism in his home studio. He began painting in 2006 and has built an enthusiastic following of collectors who are energized by the subtle symbolism in his work.
Hilliard’s work is designed to uplift, motivate and encourage self-reflection. That's because his painterly vocabulary, communicated in colors and brushstrokes, somehow tells our stories without the benefit of words. At the core of his work is a vivid understanding of the human condition. Through this collection, we invite viewers to examine the role of faith in their own wellness journey.
In addition to this intriguing visual experience, Tucker Contemporary Art will host a future Artist Talk with Hilliard. This will provide an invaluable opportunity for deeper engagement with his art and artistic process.
Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., D.Min. created his earlier “Let Go, Let Gesture: Abstract Ascension” collection to explore the world of deep emotional and spiritual connections that has guided his ministry to touch and transform lives in the United States, Africa, and Central America. An assortment of oils, acrylic and mixed media work, Donald’s abstract expressionist style is a fresh interpretation of color, form and context. Designed to inspire self-reflection, “Divine Liturgy in Abstract” is both empowering and encouraging – transcending cultural, political and socio-economic bounds.
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