Collin Sibley

As a tile fanatic and proud DC-area native, it was a treat to end my annual East Coast trip with a visit to @1223potomacgallery to see an awesome collection of DC-themed work by @jetcostudios - including some DC-themed tile art! In his mosaic tile pieces, Jermaine “Jet” Carter depicts images related to DC Black culture in the hexagonal shape of the iconic ochre floor tiles of the DC Metro system. The larger images depicted on both of these pieces represent two touchstones of Black DC culture: Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go; and Ben’s Chili Bowl, an independent Black-owned business open since the 1950s. These tile pieces are only several of the awesome works in this exhibit, so be sure to swing by if you’re in the DC area! S/o to @yaddiya for curating this important space and making sure DC local culture has a space in the DC fine arts scene!