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Emerging Collectors Brunch Pt 7
every ticket includes a Piece of fine art, along with mouthwatering food and refreshing libations.
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The Align R.O.I. Emerging Collectors Brunch – Part 7
Join us for an exclusive afternoon of art, conversation, and community at the next Align R.O.I. Emerging Collectors Brunch—where meaningful dialogue meets powerful artistic expression.
Event Details
📅 Date: March 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Hooks-Epstein Galleries
Featured Artists
Ann Johnson – An interdisciplinary artist and educator, Johnson’s work explores identity, history, and cultural narratives through innovative printmaking techniques.
Ronald L. Jones – A Houston-based contemporary artist, Jones’ latest exhibition, Under Whose Influence, is an introspective exploration of identity, influence, and self-perception.
Why Attend?
At Align R.O.I., we believe that art is more than just something to admire—it’s an experience that fosters conversation and connection. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just beginning your journey, this brunch offers:
✨ Exclusive access to groundbreaking contemporary artists
✨ Insightful discussions on art, culture, and identity
✨ A welcoming space to connect with fellow art enthusiasts over great food and drinks
Space is limited—RSVP today and be part of this transformative experience!
We look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you and celebrating the vibrant world of contemporary art together.
Emerging Collectors Brunch Pt 7
Date: March 23, 2025
Time: 1-3 pm
Location: Hooks Epstein Gallery | 2631 Colquitt St, Houston, TX 77098
Artists: Ronald Jones and Ann Johnson
Ann Johnson: Intentional Narratives in Print and Mixed Media
Ann Johnson’s work is defined by its intentionality, inviting viewers to look into the work, not just at it. In her latest series, Intentional, she expands the boundaries of printmaking with transfer prints on hand-molded concrete. Inspired by her 2024 residency with CAMH LAB and the Freedmen’s Town Conservancy, she honors the historic brick streets of Freedmen’s Town by printing images of its residents onto handcrafted bricks.
A founding member of ROUX and PrintMatters Houston, Johnson highlights her fellow ROUX artists—Lovie Olivia, Rabéa Ballin, and Delita Martin—for their intentional artistic practices. Through objects like boxing gloves, ironing boards, and a basketball goal, she explores themes of history, identity, and politics.
Her work has been widely exhibited, including at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, and California African American Museum. Currently, she has a solo exhibition, LOVE + Basketball: My Freedom Gotta Rim On It, at the Museum of the African Diaspora (through March 2025), and is featured in Blackland Prairies at UT Austin’s Visual Arts Center (through March 2025).
Recognized as one of Black Art in America’s “10 Most Transformational Artists of 2023”, Johnson continues to push the conversation forward through her deeply engaging, interdisciplinary practice.
Date: March 23, 2025
Time: 1-3 pm
Location: Hooks Epstein Gallery | 1109 Providence, Houston, TX 77002
Artists: Ann Johnson and Ronald Jones
Emerging Collectors Brunch Pt 7
Contemporary artist Ronald L. Jones’ Under Whose Influence is an introspective exhibition exploring identity, influence, and self-perception through intricate wireframe sculpting. A Houston-based artist recognized for his explorations of cultural and psychological landscapes, Jones uses his latest body of work to examine the unseen forces that shape personal and collective identity, inviting layered conversations on how these influences are manifested.
Through Under Whose Influence, Jones visualizes internal dialogues, recognizing both direct and indirect forces that contribute to identity formation. His use of wireframe structures symbolizes the fluid and evolving nature of self-perception, while also projecting forward into imagined futures. Each piece serves as a framework—both literal and conceptual—challenging viewers to examine the unseen forces that shape their own identities.
Ronald L. Jones is a self-taught multidisciplinary artist based out of Houston, Texas. His site-specific sculptures are exercises that investigate the usage of available space and how the environment is navigated by the public. Jones' sculptural works have existed as both guerrilla installations and have been featured in exhibitions and collaborations with Houston Museum of African American Culture, Art League Houston, Galveston Arts Center, and BOX13 ArtSpace, among others.
