Watch: Artist Conversation with Curlee Raven Holton and Dr. Ashley Jordan

Artist Conversation with Curlee Raven Holton and Dr. Ashley Jordan with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (HSP)

June 27, 2025

Artist Curlee Raven Holton and Dr. Ashley Jordan (CEO, African American Museum in Philadelphia) explored the intersection of art, history, and social justice. Holton served as HSP's 2025 Artist in Residence with his new artist book, The Sublime Narrative of Self Emancipation. This dialogue highlighted the enduring legacy of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society and Holton’s creative response to archival stories of resistance, resilience, and liberation that continue to shape our understanding of freedom and community today.

Artist-in-residence, Ify ChiejinaRaven Fine Art EditionsNovember 9, 2022Ify Chiejina, Resident artist

Resident Artist Ify Chiejina on the Intricacies of Her Figurative Compositions

Ifeatuanya ‘Ify’ Chiejina is Raven Editions’ first artist-in-residence in almost three years. Born and raised in Queens, the Nigerian American artist is interested in the complexities of being brought up in an African household in western society.

“Creating portraits and figurative pieces is my way of indicating the importance of knowing thy self.” - Ify Chiejina.