Inspired by the 1989 song “Doowutchyalike” by the Digital Underground, local urban artist Bob Peck has curated a free-for-all of an art exhibit, featuring more than 75 local artists with a wide range of styles and backgrounds. The arts education non-profit, Graffiti HeArt, hosted the exhibition in its gallery space at 4829 Superior Ave. on Saturday, May 11, from 5 to 9 p.m. It was free to attend.
Visitors explore the first-floor artworks on display at Graffiti HeArt for the “Doowutchyalike” mixed-media art show. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
Artist Justin Pounds of Warren, Ohio, talks to Signal Cleveland’s Gennifer Harding-Gosnell about his piece, “Train Link”. Credit: Justine Morgan
“Train Link,” a photo taken by artist Justin Pounds from a railway bridge near Niles, Ohio. Credit: Justine Morgan
Many of the pieces on display are for sale, including this one, called “Gravity,” by local artist Bob Walls. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
Pop art on display at the “Doowutchyalike” art show at Graffiti HeArt, Saturday, May 11. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
Artist Lissa Pena shows off her painting, on exhibit at the “Doowutchyalike” art show. Many of the featured artists were on hand to talk about their work. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
“Reef #15” by local artist Farrell Gallagher. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
Attendees checking out the art displayed on the first floor of the gallery space at Graffiti HeArt, Saturday, May 11. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
“Transportation,” by Hadley K. Conner. Credit: Justine Morgan
The artist who created “Transportation”, Hadley K. Conner. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
Local artist Destiny Moore. Her work on display is called “Flow With Feeling”. Credit: Justine Morgan
“Flow With Feeling” by artist Destiny Moore. Credit: Justine MorganSome of the art on display on the second floor of the Graffiti HeArt gallery space. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
Cleveland-based artist Kris Petrenko’s artwork, called “Stained Tree”, on display at Graffiti HeArt. Credit: Justine Morgan
Cleveland-based artist Kris Petrenko, who’s piece, “Stained Tree”, was on display at Graffiti HeArt. Credit: Justine Morgan
The work of local artist Bob Peck, who curated the “Doowutchyalike” art show. “I literally opened the floodgates with this [exhibit],” said Peck. “Different styles, different skill levels. … I really wanted to try and fit everybody.” Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
The outside of the Graffiti HeArt building doubles as gallery space. These attendees discussed the detailed aspects of spray painting, like using nozzle pressure to change the thickness of your lines. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
Local artist Steve Simmons has a wood and glass art piece in the exhibition. A guest commented to Steve they bet he priced this particular piece really high on purpose so no one would try to buy it, to which Steve laughed and responded, “That’s exactly what I did.” “I have a ton of art I’ve made at home,” he said. “I just give a lot of it away.” Credit: Justine Morgan
“Be-Leaf” by Steve Simmons. Credit: Justine Morgan
Attendees were offered free drinks and cards to vote for the “Best In Show” artwork on display. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
Cleveland artist Robyn Dubinsky took home first place for “Best In Show” at the exhibition with her art piece, “Weeping Willows.” Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
A close-up of the “Best In Show”-winning artwork, “Weeping Willows” by Robyn Dubinsky. Credit: Gennifer Harding-Gosnell
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