Artist Talks
Artist talks are free and open to the public!
Upcoming Artist Talks
April 28
Darcel Deneau, 6pm-7pm
Detroit has been a source of inspiration for Darcel Deneau for nearly 20 years. Using glass and objects she finds around the city, she builds images of Detroit that parallel its current growth, finding that there’s a striking similarity between the approach to her process and Detroit’s transformation. Her work has been widely collected and publicly displayed. Through her art, she aims to challenge misconceptions and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Detroit. She tells the story of her background—how and why she creates the art she makes. Each piece is a tribute to the city and a reflection of her journey. She hopes her work inspires others to see the hidden gems in their surroundings and reminds them of the power of art to transform perspectives.
May 28
Mel Rosas, 6pm-7pm
Mel Rosas received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Drake University in Des Moines. He earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from Tyler School of Art, Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Mel is an emeritus professor with the James Pearson Duffy Department of Art and Art History and Design, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan where he served from1976 – 2021. Mel has exhibited his drawings and paintings extensively in local and national venues and one can view his work in numerous corporate and private collections on national and local levels. His paintings and drawings are included in numerous private and corporate collections including the Chemical Bank, New York, NY, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI, Carnegie/Mellon Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, Southeast Banking Corporation, Miami, FL, and the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC.
