Blog archive
March 2024
Addressing The Needs of Older Adults Through Pasadena Village
03/25/2024
Coming Soon: More Resources for Older Americans, Online and in Person
03/25/2024
Community Building Locally and Nationally
03/25/2024
Preparing for the Future with Ready or Not
03/25/2024
Volunteering is at The Heart of the Village
03/25/2024
Women's Liberation: Then and Now
03/25/2024
Writing Memoirs Together
03/25/2024
Current Views on Current Events
03/20/2024
Unchained
03/18/2024
Rumr of Humor issue # 2409
03/10/2024
Blacks Portrayed by European Artists
03/03/2024
Rumor of Humor #2408
03/03/2024
February 2024
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
02/27/2024
Doug Colliflower Honored
02/27/2024
Great Decisions Connects Us to the Worldwide Community
02/27/2024
Letter from the President
02/27/2024
Pasadena Village's Impact
02/27/2024
The Power of Touch
02/27/2024
Villages as a New Approach to Aging
02/27/2024
Addressing Gang Violence in Pasadena-Altadena
02/21/2024
Rumor of Humor Issue 2407
02/19/2024
Thank You For Caring.
02/12/2024
Rumor of Humor 2405
02/11/2024
Curve Balls
02/10/2024
Sylvan Lane
02/10/2024
Rumor of Humor 2404
02/09/2024
Larry Duplechan, Blacks in Film
02/03/2024
January 2024
Pasadena Village Joins Community Partners in Vaccination Campaign
01/29/2024
Rumor of Humor #2403
01/28/2024
Pasadena Village Joins Two Healthy Aging Resource Projects
01/25/2024
Decluttering: Do It Now
01/24/2024
Village Volunteers Contribute to the Huntington Magic
01/24/2024
Villagers Creating Community
01/24/2024
Villagers Reflect on Black History Month
01/24/2024
Walk With Ease, 2024
01/24/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2402
01/21/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2401
01/15/2024
Re- Entry Programs, a Personal Experience
01/08/2024
ARTIST FOR RACIAL JUSTICE
By Blog MasterPosted: 02/01/2021
Mark Steven Greenfield
Artist for Racial Justice
- Karen Bagnard -
Altadena artist, Mark Steven Greenfield, made an enlightening presentation of his art and his life experiences to the Pasadena Village on January 7, sponsored by our Inclusivity Committee and the 1619 Project Discussion Affinity Group. More than two dozen members of the Village were spellbound as he spoke and screen shared his art. An interesting discussion followed.
Mark’s bold and perceptive art depicts his knowledge and appreciation for the traditional European masters as well as his Catholic roots. In stark contrast to these images are his honest statements about his own experience of growing up black in America and the harsh history of our country’s racial injustice. In his Black Madonna series, as well as other works, there is still a glimmer of hope and deep sense of humanity.
Mark, who now follows many Eastern philosophies which include a wide range of spiritual practices, finds a meditative quality to his work in the repetitive strokes of his pen and brush. The result of his slow and methodical technique is a rich texture that draws the viewer into the artwork. Many images are bold and powerful while surrounded by a sense of peace and tranquility.
Mark also showed us a number of his “Blackatcha” series. These pieces of art were inspired by his collection of 100s of vintage photos of black face history. He gave a history and background of the phenomenon, providing important context for us. Each work is presented as an eye chart with a thought-provoking message in the letters.
With over 20 solo exhibitions all over the country and numerous international exhibitions, Mark still keeps a demanding schedule. He is currently working on a 147-foot mural that is scheduled to be unveiled at a downtown Los Angeles Metro Station in 2022. The mural will depict the old Red Cars that ran through Los Angeles and surrounding communities until they were shut down in the early 60s.
If you missed this event or if you want to see more of his work, please visit Mark’s website: www.markstevengreenfield.com