EXHIBITING ONLY AT THE DWYER CULTURAL CENTER
JULY 13 –AUGUST 30, 2024
SPECIAL RECEPTION SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2024 at 3 PM ET
This new exhibition from Christopher Cumberbatch will examine his career across all aspects of his work: behind the scenes of some of his most iconic set designs, his interior designs, and his fine art paintings, specifically from the “Living Forest” collection, where he explores the pivotal relationship between humankind and nature and features themes of “renewal and rebirth” and “survivors and thrivers.” One of his new paintings will be of Simone Smith, who survived from bone marrow cancer and operates a successful fashion business.
Known for his work on stage and screen, interior design, and fine art pieces, Christopher is a visionary who has succeeded in multiple creative mediums. A graduate of Art and Design High School and Parsons School of Design, he has gone on to become critically acclaimed. This new show will showcase his work across the board and will run from July 13st to August 30th.
He worked with some of the biggest players in the industry across TV and Film, including Netflix, Fox, Robert De Niro, Spike Lee, Kevin James, and Tonya Lewis Lee. But he is a man of many talents. He has interior design clients throughout the entertainment industry, and his fine art paintings have a global following among the world’s elite.
He previously exhibited his fine artwork at The Poet’s Den Theatre and Gallery in New York in 2013 and had a one-person show at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Plaza’s “Skylight Gallery,” where he exhibited over 30 pieces. Most recently, his original paintings were exhibited at the 14th Caribbean Fine Art Barbados, held in March 2024.
Christopher Cumberbatch on his new exhibition, “The Living Forrest Collection has a deep connection between life, love, and people while the other half of the exhibits portrays images of Black woman who are surviving and still thriving despite adversity.”
Curator of The Dwyer Cultural Centre, Anderson M. Pilgrim says, “Many art lovers may not be aware of his superlative talents as his work has primarily provided the background for the worlds of film and theatre. I’m excited to work with the Dwyer Cultural Center in Harlem to present the artistic brilliance and versatility of Christopher Cumberbatch.”
The exhibition opens on July 13st and runs until August 30. There will be a special reception on July 13th from 1 pm – 6 pm, there will be an opportunity to meet the artist and curator at 3 pm.
Weekly viewing hours are Wednesdays, 6 pm – 8 pm; and Saturdays, 3 pm – 6 pm by appointment only by contacting 646-267-8831.
For further information, please contact:
Nickie Robinson
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212-380-3385
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About the Curator:
Anderson M. Pilgrim is a noted curator and is President of Diaspora Now Inc., an artist management and exhibition production company. He is also the Executive Director of the Caribbean Fine Art Fair Barbados (CaFA), the Caribbean’s only fine art fair held within the region.
About the Dwyer Cultural Centre:
THE Dwyer Cultural Centre (DCC), opened in 2009, is dedicated to supporting Harlem artists and arts organizations throughout New York City and beyond. It is part of the International Communications Association (ICA), a non-profit 501(c)3 and NYS cultural and Educational organization founded in 1985. The centre presents live programming and exhibitions with independent producers and curators, community groups, and collaborations with other local and regional institutions.
The 6,500 sq. ft. facility is located at 309 West 123 Street/Ruby Dee Place in Harlem, New York.