Genesis the Greykid’s Kanye West-influenced painting part of Chattanooga exhibit before art tour starts

Contributed image by Genesis the Greykid / The piece, titled, "Brother," was commissioned by music producer Seven and was inspired by a song of the same title that Seven produced with Kanye West. Though not for sale, it will be a part of the exhibit on Saturday. Contributed image by Genesis the Greykid / The piece, titled, "Brother," was commissioned by music producer Seven and was inspired by a song of the same title that Seven produced with Kanye West. Though not for sale, it will be a part of the exhibit on Saturday.

By Barry Courter October 18, 2019 3 min read

"This exhibition is a type of homecoming for the explorer within. An invitation into one's own bewildering heart." – Genesis the Greykid

In recent years, artist/poet Genesis the Greykid has had his works, which he collectively calls PoAnguardia, featured in Forbes magazine and U.S. News and displayed in gallery showings in South Beach, Florida, New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans.

Before he takes his paintings on tour, however, he has a gallery showing here, his hometown. His “Through the Grey” exhibit is usually held in December, but this year it will be Saturday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 11 p.m. at 1401 Gallery on Market Street.

If you go

* What: “Through the Grey,” works by Genesis the Greykid* When: 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26* Where: 1401 Gallery, 1478 Market St.* Admission: Free

He held the first such event in 2016 and has had one every year since at various locations in town. It’s important to him to have the first exhibition of his new works in Chattanooga, for a variety of reasons.