Future Memories III: Stargates and Celestial Beings by Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre proposes a quantum understanding of the relationship between people, time and place, in hopes to inspire a collective understanding of community and home. 

Jean-Pierre mixes two styles of art that represent larger series in his artistic practice: Stargates and Celestial Beings. The juxtaposition of the two, visually woven one after the other, allows the viewer to dimension leap between people, time and place. Abstract in form, Stargates represent a universal move to hem the tattered fabric of our past here in the physical realm and cut through the nebulous present to a spiritually aligned future. Celestial Beings represent figurative subjects that command presence and take up space, and are visual manifestations of “being in the moment”. 

Inspired by Haitian vèvè symbology, extensive travels and stained glass design found in North African and Roman Catholic architecture; colorful collaged fields are transfigured throughout the exhibition. All artworks were made using the monoprint technique, a printing method in which the image being produced can be made only once, and then collaged together. To Jean-Pierre, this method of physically joining many pieces together into one visual representation is parallel to looking back at a summary of experiences, which in many ways also informs our understanding of the now and the lens in which we approach the future.

Ultimately, Jean-Pierre asks the viewer to consider their place within the fabric of the collective consciousness.

Stargates and Celestial Beings solo exhibition by Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre is on display at The Silva Gallery x Latela Curatorial. July 28 – October 16, 2022* (extended date). Located at The Silva DC 1630 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009. Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and Sun noon-5pm. A public reception will be held for the artist on July 28, 2022 from 6-8pm. All artwork displayed is available for purchase. All inquiries for art purchases should be directed to Latela Curatorial: studio@lateladc.com

About the Gallery: 

The Silva Gallery x Latela Curatorial at the Silva provides additional exhibition opportunities and curated promotion to local artists in the Greater Washington, DC area. The art gallery, located in the building's reception area, is open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. and Sundays from noon until 5 p.m. For updates on exhibition openings and other art related events, visit here.

About the Artist:

Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre is a Haitian American interdisciplinary artist groomed in Chicago’s south side. He creates works that uncover our past at the intersection of community, spirituality, and systèmes socio-politiques. He draws inspiration from his Caribbean heritage, international travels, and academic research. 

Jean-Pierre is an adjunct professor at American University and U.S. State Department Art in Embassies Artist. His works are featured in the U.S. Embassy in Benin, Malawi, and Niger. He also serves as a guest curator for exhibitions at The Embassy of Haiti. He has been featured in three Smithsonian exhibitions and was a Barack Obama invitee to the White House to speak on the role of the arts in youth justice. In 2021, he was an invited featured artist for the 2021 Atlantic Festival. 

His collaborations include: Alvin Ailey, Boys & Girls Club, DC Commission on the Arts, International Monetary Fund, Inter-American Development Bank, Minnesota State Arts Board, Something In Water Music Festival, and West Elm, among many others. His works have been featured in The Atlantic, Black Enterprise, BET, Ebony Magazine, NBC, Netflix, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. 

Jean-Pierre’s public art has been displayed in Cape Town, Pretoria South Africa, New York, Chicago, DC, Istanbul, Panama, Port-au-Prince, London, and Paris. Jean-Pierre holds a Master of Arts from Howard University. Jean-Pierre’s atelier & galerie d'art is located in Washington, DC.

Artist Statement:

“Akin to the stories of countless immigrant children, my artistic view was first filtered through the lenses of individuals who were in search of a better life. Their burying of key experiences sparked an unsettling curiosity in me to create works that uncover our past within the context of community, spirituality, and systèmes socio-politiques. My work brings to light our collective experiences, and drives us to explore how memory shapes our historical and contemporary imaginations.” 

About Latela Curatorial:

Based in Washington DC with presence in Los Angeles, Barcelona and Milan, Latela Curatorial is an international art advisory and curatorial studio serving art collectors, design and corporate professionals, institutions, artists, and communities.

For all projects, LC's mission is to continuously question how support is defined in the artworld and to advocate on behalf of the artist and arts workers. LC's attitude is to nurture with a matriarchal approach: creating generative and sustainable opportunities for artists, collectors and communities alike.

About The Silva:

Developed by EastBanc and Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. and managed by Bozzuto, The Silva features 172 thoughtfully designed apartments ranging from studios to two bedrooms, including 10 penthouse suites, making it the ideal home for residents looking to immerse themselves in the eclectic lifestyle of Adams Morgan while experiencing the best of high-end living. At The Silva, residents will find a rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the Capitol and the Washington Monument from the building’s infinity pool, a private courtyard with lush greenery, and within each unit, state-of-the-art appliances and acoustical design.

Prospective residents can learn more about the building and pre-leasing options by visiting www.thesilvadc.com.