Emerging Artists to Invest in for the Young Collector
By Victoria Editor
3 emerging artists black millennials should invest in now.
As millennials are increasingly plagued by rising education costs, a shortage of high-paying jobs, & the gentrification in their neighborhoods, building wealth continues to be a challenge. The collection of fine artworks has been a tactic of the privileged to not only garner wealth but, more importantly, to secure it for future generations.
While institutions like Sotheby’s & Christie’s are selling works for 10’s & 100’s of thousands of dollars, small galleries & fin-tech companies like Art Money are making art buying easier & more accessible for those who feel alienated by the market. We understand that art collection remains out of reach for many due to financial constraints, but for those who are able, we recommend diversifying your financial portfolio. Study the market & scrutinize artists’ academic achievements as well as the awards & fellowships they've garnered throughout their careers to make an informed decision. If buying for the sole purpose of collecting for enjoyment, you may elect to make your decision from an emotional position.
No matter your motivation in becoming a collector, we have identified a few emerging artists discovered at the 2018 Prizm Art Fair who offer stunning, masterful works at approachable price points.
As many stories as windows, circa 2016-18
Hand-cut collage on paper
© Christa David
Christa David, public researcher turned visual storyteller
Christa David invites the viewer into an intimate experience with her small works that interrogate African-American identity, celebrate divine femininity, & champion Black resilience. Her surprising method of using precision cutting, off-kilter placement, & curatorial selection of photographic imagery is provocative.
Where to purchase
www.christadavid.com
e christa@christadavid.com
Instagram @christadavid.art
Photographed by Victoria L.
Prizm Art Fair, 2018
© Patrick Quarm
Patrick Quarm, Ghanaian fine artist and instructor
Quarm’s work contends with the duplicity of what the artist refers to as a “hybrid culture” as he interrogates post-colonial identity, honors ancestral heritage and legacy, and considers contemporary influence. His saturated figurative paintings make use of traditional print motifs and tactile detailing.
Where to purchase
e patrickquarm@yahoo.com
Instagram @_quarm
Facebook Patrick Asiamah Quarm
Photographed by Victoria L.
Prizm Art Fair, 2018
© Stephen Arboite
Stephen Arboite, mixed media fine artist preserving spirituality
Arboite unifies ground coffee, plant-based pigments & fine powders to transform paper into a landscape that encourages spiritual inquiry with the goal of elevating the viewer’s consciousness.
Where to purchase
N'Namdi Contemporary Gallery
177 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127
p 786.332.4736
e nncontemporary@gmail.com
Instagram @seleck