Carmel art gallery featuring Black artists gains national attention

Janye During, owner of Kuaba Gallery in Carmel, displays artwork that gained national attention after being featured on Martha Stewart’s website. (Photo provided)

By RANDALL NEWSOME

WISH-TV | wishtv.com

The Kuaba Gallery in Carmel has been featuring work from artists not only in Central Indiana but around the world. Now people all over the country are noticing the talent of some of the artists who showcase their work in Jayne During’s gallery.

A writer for Martha Stewart’s website decided to put a spotlight on two of her gallery’s featured artists, painter Chika Idu and sculptor Dominic Benhura, as a part of a feature on Black talent.

The article, “Nine Black Artists Creating Incredible Things for Your Home,” highlights people who specialize in anything from ceramics to mixed media contemporary art.