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The mixed-media works in the exhibition showcase a number of the heroes of the civil rights movements, participants of civil disobedience in the early 20th century, and folklore legends including Dangerfield Newby, Bass Reeves, and Robert Charles. The work combines themes that have interested Dorsey for the past few years: journeys that people embark upon as they search for a better life, and the resistance of those who stay where they are to fight the powers that be. The artist uses a variety of materials, including photographic imagery, ripped paper, paint and found objects. Each composition blends multiple textures, colors, and layers to make the stories tangible for viewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn and raised in the Delta and now a resident of the Columbus area, Dorsey has shown his work in numerous solo and group exhibitions. He has been the recipient of awards that include a 2006 Patrons Purchase Award from the Polk Museum of Art. His work can be found in the collections of Charles H. Wright Museum; Syracuse University; the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; and Liberty Bank and Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. In 2010, Dorsey created the website Black Art in America (BAIA), the leading global social network and resource for African-American visual artists, collectors, industry leaders, and arts enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EN16rRINvD8?feature=player_detailpage\" width=\"490\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najee Dorsey","offers":[{"title":"\"Out of New Orleans\" by Najee Dorsey","offer_id":350909615,"sku":"sbo_ndorsey_outoforleans","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/3941\/products\/sbo_ndorsey_outoforleans_cfb937fe-8a85-4596-ae9d-79e88c9878b3.jpeg?v=1571439122"},{"product_id":"dorsey-najee-upsouth","title":"Dorsey, Najee, (UpSouth)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Up South\" \u003cspan\u003e b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ey Najee Dorsey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e47 x 42\" mixed media on roofing paper, framed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 8px 2px 5px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0234\/6103\/files\/ndorsey_hd_medium.jpg?9457\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBorn in Arkansas, on January 26, 1973 and now residing in Atlanta, Georgia, Najee Dorsey; visual artist, gallerist, producer, CEO and founder of Black Art In America is known for embracing Southern roots in his works and relaying on canvas stories untold but not forgotten of the African American life. His artworks have been featured in exhibitions at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery, The Columbus Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, David C. Driskell Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum; Syracuse University; the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; Houston Museum of African American Culture, the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; Clark Atlanta University Museum, the University of Arkansas Library and Liberty Bank Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. Dorsey has been featured in articles for the ARTnews and the Forbes, “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePRIZM Awakens Mighty Overdue Dialogue at Miami Art Week Fair Dedicated to African and African Diaspora Artist”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e written by Natasha Gural.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNajee Dorsey established Black Art In America (BAIA™) in 2010 as an online media platform for African American artists, collectors, art enthusiasts, and arts professionals. Black Art In America (BAIA™) is the leading online portal and network focused on African-American Art with visitors from over 100 countries visiting the site each month and about half a million visitors to their social media platforms. 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His artworks have been featured in exhibitions at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery, The Columbus Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, David C. Driskell Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum; Syracuse University; the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; Houston Museum of African American Culture, the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; Clark Atlanta University Museum, the University of Arkansas Library and Liberty Bank Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. 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His artworks have been featured in exhibitions at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery, The Columbus Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, David C. Driskell Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum; Syracuse University; the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; Houston Museum of African American Culture, the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; Clark Atlanta University Museum, the University of Arkansas Library and Liberty Bank Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. 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His artworks have been featured in exhibitions at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery, The Columbus Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, David C. Driskell Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum; Syracuse University; the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; Houston Museum of African American Culture, the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; Clark Atlanta University Museum, the University of Arkansas Library and Liberty Bank Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. 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His artworks have been featured in exhibitions at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery, The Columbus Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, David C. Driskell Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum; Syracuse University; the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; Houston Museum of African American Culture, the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; Clark Atlanta University Museum, the University of Arkansas Library and Liberty Bank Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. 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His artworks have been featured in exhibitions at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery, The Columbus Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, David C. Driskell Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum; Syracuse University; the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; Houston Museum of African American Culture, the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; Clark Atlanta University Museum, the University of Arkansas Library and Liberty Bank Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. 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Other works have in-your-face text and imagery that is loud and abrasive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAccording to his website, he uses a variation of symbolism, historical elements, themes and imagery in his representational work. On the other end of the spectrum, he feels compelled to stop “leading the viewer down the road of visual symbolism” and allow rhythm, composition, texture and color to express itself without the intrusion subject matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIn his work, Alfred Conteh struggles to be a non-conformist. The wide and varied nature of the work featured in this show are a clear indication of that fact. 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His artworks have been featured in exhibitions at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery, The Columbus Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, David C. Driskell Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum; Syracuse University; the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; Houston Museum of African American Culture, the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; Clark Atlanta University Museum, the University of Arkansas Library and Liberty Bank Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. 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Each composition is assembled from layered photographic elements, textures, and symbolic references to form a unified image that does not exist in reality prior to its creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eThese works are not reproductions of paintings or single photographs. There is no preexisting artwork being duplicated. The image is conceived, constructed, and resolved specifically for editioned print production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eMuch like a traditional printmaker develops a plate, stone, or screen as a matrix for an edition, Dorsey builds a visual matrix through layered assembly. 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The edition is the first and only intended form of the artwork, produced in a limited, controlled run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2009\"\u003eAre the works limited edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2150\"\u003eYes. Each composition is released in a signed, limited edition. Once the edition including proofs (A.P) sells out, no additional prints of that image are produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eHow should collectors categorize these works?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eThese works fall within the lineage of contemporary fine art printmaking. The process is rooted in image construction and matrix development, aligning conceptually with lithography, screenprint, and other traditional print disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eAs editions sell through and availability decreases, prices increase accordingly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Najee Dorsey","offers":[{"title":"1\/10 - unframed","offer_id":51099197604122,"sku":"sbo_najee_dorsey__eyes_for_you","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2\/10 - unframed","offer_id":51099197636890,"sku":"sbo_najee_dorsey_eyes_for_you_2","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/3941\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2025-09-19_at_17.23.04_7edd96f6_da3c0de0-af95-4298-97f0-463405e5051b.jpg?v=1758381504"},{"product_id":"dorsey-najee-return-to-eden-series","title":"Dorsey, Najee (Freedom Songbirds Playland #2)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Freedom Songbirds Playland #2\" \u003cspan\u003eb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ey Najee Dorsey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3ft x 6 ft,  mixed media painting on canvas -- unframed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg style=\"margin: 5px 8px 2px 5px; float: left;\" height=\"240x240\" width=\"240x240\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/3941\/files\/Najee-Dorsey_profilecrop_240x240.jpg?v=1523799424\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBorn in Arkansas, on January 26, 1973 and now residing in Atlanta, Georgia, Najee Dorsey; visual artist, gallerist, producer, CEO and founder of Black Art In America is known for embracing Southern roots in his works and relaying on canvas stories untold but not forgotten of the African American life. His artworks have been featured in exhibitions at the Arnika Dawkins Gallery, The Columbus Museum, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, David C. Driskell Center, the Charles H. Wright Museum; Syracuse University; the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; Houston Museum of African American Culture, the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; Clark Atlanta University Museum, the University of Arkansas Library and Liberty Bank Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. 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