Art Exhibition

Expressive Creative Soul

18 December 2025 -
4 January 2025
Lobby of The Meydene,
M Avenue
Discover Expressive Creative Soul, an international art exhibition curated by Cheryl and Christopher Mack of the Bridge Art Gallery. This compelling presentation brings together the work of Maurice Evans, Troy Jones, REAP13, and Bryant Small, four powerful creative voices whose art explores culture, identity, and the expressive brilliance of the African diaspora.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the ASOPO Festival and the global energy of AFCON, the exhibition invites viewers into a thoughtful, visually rich moment of reflection and connection in the heart of Marrakech. Each work offers a distinct perspective while contributing to a shared narrative rooted in heritage, storytelling, and contemporary expression.
The Bridge Art Gallery, with locations in Jersey City, NJ and Wilmington, DE, is a contemporary gallery and cultural platform dedicated to elevating artists of the African diaspora and creating international exchanges through art, conversation, and community-centered programming. The gallery’s work bridges cities, cultures, and ideas that position art as a catalyst for dialogue and global connection.

Featured Artist:

Maurice Evans

Maurice Evans is a celebrated Atlanta-based artist known for his striking fusion of realism, abstraction, and cultural symbolism. His work explores identity, music, and the African American experience through bold composition and elegant form. With exhibitions across the U.S. and abroad, Maurice’s artistry spans fine art, illustration, and design. His distinctive style and creative depth have made him a standout voice in contemporary visual culture.

Troy Jones

Troy Jones is a visual artist born and raised in Jersey City, New Jersey, where he continues to live while working in New York City. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from New Jersey City University in 2015 and has since exhibited widely across the United States and internationally. In 2016, Jones participated in a landmark exhibition at Casa de Africa in Havana, Cuba, commemorating its 25th anniversary.

REAP13

Ron E.A. Powell, known as REAP13, is a Newark-born visual artist whose work blends classical technique with bold, contemporary expression. After completing his undergraduate studies, he received additional training at The Art Students League of New York. REAP13 creates photorealistic portraits and textured compositions that explore identity, transformation, and cultural symbolism. Through powerful imagery and emotional depth, REAP13 invites viewers into intimate reflections on resilience, purpose, and the beauty found within the human journey.

Bryant Small

Bryant Small is an award-winning Jersey City–based mixed-media artist known for his vibrant, fluid abstractions. Working primarily with alcohol inks, he transforms bold color and layered textures into pieces that pulse with movement and emotion. Exhibited internationally and celebrated for his dynamic style, Bryant continues to push creative boundaries—inviting viewers into a vivid world where color becomes energy, and energy becomes art.