Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
In this episode, Eric speaks with artist, gallerist, teacher & advocate Alonzo Davis; where they discuss Davis’ childhood; growing up in a community of educators near Tuskeege University campus in Alabama, to moving to Los Angeles as a teen… his education in the arts and a life changing road trip that he took with is brother, Dale where they visited with various artists of color around the United States.. which eventually inspired them to open the iconic Brockman Gallery in Leimert park with a mission of spotlighting artists that had been overlooked. They discuss the challenges the Davis brothers faced in making the gallery a reality, the artwork that they displayed, famous visitors and the impact that it had on the community. They discuss Davis’ journey as a teacher, mentor and his commitment to his art practice.. his most recent works and upcoming shows.
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Guest Bio: Alonzo J. Davis’ career as an artist spans four decades. A native of Tuskegee, Alabama, Davis moved with his family to Los Angeles in his early teens. After acquiring an undergraduate degree at Pepperdine College he earned an MFA in Printmaking and Design at Otis Art Institute. Influenced early on by the assemblagists, Davis soon took wing and began to experiment with a variety of mediums, techniques and themes. At the suggestion of artist and former professor, Charles White, Davis began to produce prints and paintings in series.
While he was inspired by travel to Africa, the Caribbean and American Southwest—the colors and patterns of the Pacific Rim cultures also seeped into Davis’ artwork. During the ‘70’s and early ‘80’s, Davis’ involvement in the California mural movement culminated with the 1984 Olympic Murals project. His Eye on ’84 is one of ten murals on the walls of the downtown Los Angeles Harbor Freeway.
Featured art on display: Noah Purifoy, Burial Ground, c. 1990, mixed media assemblage, 44 x 48 x 7.75 inches. Sargent Johnson, Lovers, 1956, terra cotta, c.1956
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks. Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
For more, visit ericsperspective.com
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In this episode, Eric speaks with artist, gallerist, teacher & advocate Alonzo Davis; where they discuss Davis’ childhood; growing up in a community of educators near Tuskeege University campus in Alabama, to moving to Los Angeles as a teen… his education in the arts and a life changing road trip that he took with is brother, Dale where they visited with various artists of color around the United States.. which eventually inspired them to open the iconic Brockman Gallery in Leimert park with a mission of spotlighting artists that had been overlooked. They discuss the challenges the Davis brothers faced in making the gallery a reality, the artwork that they displayed, famous visitors and the impact that it had on the community. They discuss Davis’ journey as a teacher, mentor and his commitment to his art practice.. his most recent works and upcoming shows.
For more visit: ericsperspective.com
Guest Bio: Alonzo J. Davis’ career as an artist spans four decades. A native of Tuskegee, Alabama, Davis moved with his family to Los Angeles in his early teens. After acquiring an undergraduate degree at Pepperdine College he earned an MFA in Printmaking and Design at Otis Art Institute. Influenced early on by the assemblagists, Davis soon took wing and began to experiment with a variety of mediums, techniques and themes. At the suggestion of artist and former professor, Charles White, Davis began to produce prints and paintings in series.
While he was inspired by travel to Africa, the Caribbean and American Southwest—the colors and patterns of the Pacific Rim cultures also seeped into Davis’ artwork. During the ‘70’s and early ‘80’s, Davis’ involvement in the California mural movement culminated with the 1984 Olympic Murals project. His Eye on ’84 is one of ten murals on the walls of the downtown Los Angeles Harbor Freeway.
Featured art on display: Noah Purifoy, Burial Ground, c. 1990, mixed media assemblage, 44 x 48 x 7.75 inches. Sargent Johnson, Lovers, 1956, terra cotta, c.1956
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks. Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
For more, visit ericsperspective.com
#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ART
SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/2vVJkDn
LISTEN ON:
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2B6wB3U
Spotify: spoti.fi/3j6QRmW
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3fNNgrY
iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2KtYGXv
Pandora: pdora.co/38pFWAm
Connect with us:
Visit Eric's Perspective website: bit.ly/2ZQ41x1
Facebook: bit.ly/3jq5fXP
Instagram: bit.ly/39jFZxG
Twitter: bit.ly/2OMRx33
mhanksgallery.com
