SoloSeptember 10, 2025

Self Introspection
Rust Series

St. Paul's United Methodist Church · Kensington, MD

Artist and Poet · Presented with MuseVerse Circle

An Evening of Art and Poetry. Selected paintings from the Rust Series shown alongside a poetry reading. The exhibition remained on view for two weeks. Presented by St. Paul's UMC in partnership with MuseVerse Circle.

Self Introspection
Opening
Event flyer
GroupDecember 2024 to February 2025

Nurture

The Yard at Eastern Market · Washington, D.C.

Exhibiting Artist

A group exhibition featuring eight artists including Joy-Jayne Bassey, Elizabeth Curren, Anjelika Deogirikar Grossman, Carolee Jakes, Ashley Joi, Shelley Lowenstien, Dwayne Eugene Martin, and Preston Sampson.

Nurture flyer
With fellow artists
Gallery
Gallery interior
Hallway
Group · Commissioned PoemSeptember 29, 2024 to January 2, 2025

Contemplations

Betty Mae Kramer Gallery · Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, MD

Exhibiting Artist · Commissioned Poet

Joy-Jayne was commissioned to write a poem for the exhibition, printed at scale and hung as a physical installation in the gallery alongside the visual works.

Exhibition title wall
Seeds and Stones poem
With guest
Gallery interior
Group
GroupOctober 2024

Root and Wings

Ini Gallery · Potomac, MD

Exhibiting Artist · Poetry and Insight

A celebration of African art with insights and performances. Joy-Jayne contributed as an exhibiting artist and featured poet for the evening, presenting poetry and insight alongside a panel discussion.

Root and Wings flyer
Joy-Jayne in gallery
Artist bio
With artists
Gallery wall
GroupOctober 5, 2024

RIFAS Abdxtrous Art Exhibit

Ini Gallery · Baltimore, MD

Featured Artist

A group art exhibition staged alongside the Runway International Fashion Awards (RIFAS).

RIFAS flyer
Abdxtrous flyer
Joy-Jayne at venue
Red carpet
GroupAugust 24, 2024

UABL's 3rd Annual Charity Tournament of Nations

Pop-Up Gallery Showcase · Silver Spring, MD

Featured Artist · Represented by Ini Gallery

An outdoor pop-up gallery showcase. Joy-Jayne was featured as a Maryland-based artist represented by Ini Gallery.

Artist flyer
Joy-Jayne at event
Painting on display
SoloFebruary to March 2024

A Celebration of Versatility

African World Art Gallery

Solo Exhibition

A solo exhibition celebrating the range and depth of Joy-Jayne Bassey's visual practice, from abstract painting to resin work and acrylic pour.

Photos coming soon