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History, Heritage and Hues:
The Dearfield Collection
Art by Vincent W. Lewis
These are just a few of the amazing pieces on display in the 3rd Floor Gallery.
Please stop by Blair-Caldwell and enjoy the entire exhibit.
The show is free and open to the public.
About the Show |
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Shortly after the emancipation from slavery, a group of African Americans sought a new life and settled on the outskirts of Greeley, Colorado, in a town called Dearfield. O.T. Jackson, a phenomenal entrepreneur and visionary, founded the agricultural colony in the autumn of 1910 with only seven families. By 1921 the settlement had grown into a prosperous community of more than 700. The settlement struggled with harsh winters, dry summers and failed crops. The Great Depression and the war took its toll on the community and by 1940 only 12 people lived in the colony. Today Dearfield is a ghost town, but the heroic exploits and the legacy of the early settlers live on. Vincent W. Lewis uses rich hues to capture the courageous and proud heritage of these African Americans in the Dearfield Collection.
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Artist Biography
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How does one describe Vincent W. Lewis? The quiet ambiance that defines Vincent's art reflects the inner life of the artist and his world. One constant that runs throughout his work is his ability to invite his viewers into a thought provoking world of beauty. Vincent's artistic expressions range from whimsical cartoons and pen and ink drawings, to majestic landscapes rendered in oils. Whether the work calls for vibrant slices of watercolors or nostalgic themes exploding with muted hues of pastels, the visual voice of this largely self-taught artist is sure to revive and invigorate the soul. He resides in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Dianne and three beautiful adult children. The works of V.W. Lewis are included in private collections across the U.S. |
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