Savannah State University’s Visual and Performing Arts program in collaboration with the 34th Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival presents: “The Best Of,” an art exhibition featuring a series of paintings reflecting culture, family, conceptual ideas and portraits by Margie Marie and Napoleon Wilkerson. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Access Gallery located in the university’s Social Sciences building, 3219 College Street.

“This collection of works gives local audiences a unique opportunity to view the evolution of two fine local artists who convey strength, beauty, love and hope in their visual expressions,” said Professor Nicholas Silberg, chair of the Department of Fine Arts, Humanities and Wellness. 

 Margie Marie is a Visual and Performing Arts alumna and Savannah painter best known for her mural size paintings in acrylics that tell a story. Napoleon Wilkerson explores family and culture as his subject matter through watercolors and acrylics. Marie and Wilkinson strive to paint images for which viewers can connect and relate.  

The exhibition will be on display throughout the month of February. For more information, visitwww.SavannahBlackHeritageFestival.org or contact Silberg by calling 912-358-3335 or emailing [email protected].