Curtiss Jacobs Gallery presents Hittin’ a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick, a solo exhibition by Erin LeAnn Mitchell.
We invite you to experience Hittin’ a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick, a solo exhibition by Erin LeAnn Mitchell, opening March 29, at Curtiss Jacobs Gallery. Presented together for the first time, this focused body of nine textile works explores movement, force, and the enduring energy of Black womanhood.
They evoke the fervor and spiritual endurance of Black women across geographies and generations, from the Atlantic crossing to the Deep South and beyond. Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, and now based in Harlem, New York, Mitchell situates this body of work within her own contemporary Great Migration.
Drawing from a lineage of artists who shaped the visual language of Black liberation and imagination, including Kerry James Marshall, Faith Ringgold, and Aaron Douglas, Mitchell constructs richly layered compositions through textile, color, and form.
Her practice centers Black women’s energy, labor, and vision not as peripheral, but as foundational to the movement of the world. In doing so, she challenges the architecture of the archive, insisting it reflect this reality.
Join us for the opening reception and experience this dynamic body of work.
Opening Reception
Sun Mar 29 | 2–5 PM
On view through May 2
Curtiss Jacobs Gallery Harlem, New York
Gallery Hours Thu–Sun | 1–5 PM or by appointment
Curtiss Jacobs Gallery Announces Representation of Victor Chigozie Anachuna and Debut U.S. Solo Exhibition Only Human
New York, NY, October 9, 2025
Curtiss Jacobs Gallery announces the exclusive representation of Victor Chigozie Anachuna (b. 2001, Lagos, Nigeria) and his U.S. debut solo exhibition, Only Human, opening November 9, 2025, at the gallery’s Harlem location and on view through December 21, 2025.
Anachuna’s figurative paintings merge Nigerian heritage with a universal humanism, portraying subjects with strength, empathy, and dignity. Working in acrylic on canvas, he explores identity, resilience, and solidarity through the lens of an African Renaissance. Featured works include The Embrace, Brotherhood, Behind the Curtains, and the triptych Predator. Prey. Protest.
“Victor’s voice is deeply rooted in Nigeria yet universally resonant,” said Curtiss Jacobs, founder of Curtiss Jacobs Gallery. “His humanist approach to portraiture enriches our program and speaks across cultures and generations.”
Exhibition Details
Only Human by Victor Chigozie Anachuna
Dates: November 9–December 21, 2025
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 9, 2–5 p.m.
Curtiss Jacobs Gallery, Harlem, NY
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Solo exhibition: Smells Like Team Spirit - Charlotta Janssen
Smells Like Team Spirit delves into the collective human experience embodied by sports teams—our islands of humanity amid economic shifts, global conflicts, and evolving ideologies. Across a century, games like baseball, football, and basketball persist, uniting us through shared triumphs and defeats. While progress and regress are inevitable and all scores eventually count, it is those who defy and redefine the rules who remain unforgettable, even as the original rule-makers fade into obscurity. This series, crafted through painting, oxidation, and collage, reflects these enduring communal sentiments.
October 24th - December 31st 2024
Solo exhibition: Inheritance - Taj Campman
Inheritance is a dynamic exploration of artistic evolution by Taj Campman, showcasing his transition from structured representational painting to bold, untamed abstraction. This exhibition captures the tension between control and creative freedom, offering a compelling visual journey.
JULY 11th - AUGUST 29th 2024