Visual Language · Exhibition record

Exhibitions

Solo and group exhibitions, 2024 to present. Visual art, poetry, and the spaces where both have been shown.

7

Exhibitions

2

Solo

5

Group

Solo September 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, curated by Dinah Myers-Schroeder, shown alongside a poetry reading. The exhibition remained on view for two weeks following the opening. Presented by St. Paul's UMC in partnership with MuseVerse Circle. The brand framework for the evening: Scar. Story. Sacredness.

Self Introspection
Joy-Jayne at opening
Event flyer
Group December 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. Work exhibited in The Yard at Eastern Market, Washington D.C.

Nurture flyer
With fellow artists
Artists in gallery
Gallery
Hallway
Group · Commissioned Poem September 29, 2024 to January 2, 2025

Contemplations

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

Exhibiting Artist · Commissioned Poet

A group exhibition featuring Joy-Jayne Bassey, Karen Y. Buster, Emmanuel Fisher, Dinah Myers-Schroeder, Levi Robinson, and Luther Wright. 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
Artists group
Group October 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. The event included a live performance of the Palladium Print and a pianist. Moderated by Ashley Joi.

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

Runway International Fashion Awards (RIFAS) Abdxtrous Art Exhibit

Ini Gallery · Baltimore, MD

Featured Artist

A group art exhibition staged alongside the Runway International Fashion Awards (RIFAS), featuring artists Olatunji Sanusi, Redeat Wondemu, Oluwatoyin Tella, Anthony Nsofor, Omoyeni Arogunmati, Laura Tolen, Kayode Ejioye, and Joy-Jayne Bassey.

RIFAS flyer
Abdxtrous flyer
Joy-Jayne at venue
Red carpet
Group August 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 held alongside the UABL Tournament of Nations. Joy-Jayne was featured as a Maryland-based artist represented by Ini Gallery, with her work described as pushing stylistic boundaries to capture the evolving nuances of human experience.

Artist flyer
Joy-Jayne at event
Painting on display
Solo February 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. The first major solo show of her career as a visual artist.

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