The Alarming State of Our Democracy: A Reflection on January 6th As we navigate through an unprecedented chapter in the narrative of our country, I'm taken back to an image I made of the "President’s Heads" in Williamsburg, Virginia on a dark night June 19, 2021: a jarring depiction of…
George Freeney Jr.March 6, 2023
In Yoruba, a Niger-Congo language mainly spoken in southwestern Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries, the term for a 'Water Drop' is 'Omi Tutu.' Here, 'Omi' means 'water,' and 'Tutu' stands for 'cool' or 'cold,' representing a single droplet. The language is known for its richness in idioms, proverbs, and…
George Freeney Jr.February 10, 2023
In 2012, I initiated the "Matters of BLACK" multimedia project. Its essence lies in recognizing the significance of Black lives by preserving and sharing their authentic narratives. The historical richness of Black history, particularly in regions like Florida and Texas, faces distortion, suppression, and erasure. This deliberate misrepresentation not only…
George Freeney Jr.September 8, 2022
I've been into gadgets and computers since before my Middle School years and always wanted an operational Traffic Light in my "Man Cave". I eventually retired from a career as a Creative Technologist before choosing to pursue my Photography and Art full-time. I was fortunate to have acquired a Traffic…
George Freeney Jr.November 25, 2021
"Abstracted Perceptions" to be in #Roco6x6 2022 Exhibition I submitted three 6"x6" artworks in last year's #Roco6x6 event hosted by the Rochester Contemporary Art Center in Rochester, New York. I was recognized as a Sold Out Artist amongst over 3000 International Artist. This year I'm able to submit (4) pieces…
George Freeney Jr.November 23, 2021
I've instructed and hosted several Persona Portrature sessions in the past for humans and have always wanted to host a session for pets, so you can imagine my pleasure when I was asked by Wilson Arts to make Pet Portraits at their annual Holiday Pawtraits! event. I loved meeting each…
George Freeney Jr.November 21, 2021
