about.
Gentry Pack (G. Pack) is a Baltimore-based artist specializing in fine art, murals, and graphic design. His work is centered around acrylic realism and portraiture, with a particular focus on capturing the complexities of contemporary African American culture. Drawing from the chiaroscuro techniques of the Baroque period, G. Pack infuses his art with an evocative tension between light and dark, reflecting the nuanced balance of triumph and adversity that shapes the Black experience in America today. Pack’s art addresses the paradox of resilience amid pervasive inequality, where moments of cultural and spiritual expression coexist with the shadows of historical trauma. Through his work, he offers a visual language that speaks to this duality, shining light on marginalized narratives and elevating the stories of those often rendered invisible.
Rooted by a devoutly religious family with a long lineage of preachers, Pack’s work is also deeply spiritual, addressing themes of faith, mortality, and the quest for connection. His paintings and murals act as a sanctuary, inviting the viewer into a space of reflection and dialogue—where questions about belief, identity, and the human experience can be explored without shame or judgment. Ingrained with both a personal and cultural history, G. Pack’s art serves as a powerful bridge between the past and present, honoring his heritage while simultaneously pushing the boundaries of contemporary art.
latest exhibits:
2024 - Revenge is the Least I Deserve solo show - IA&A Hillyer Gallery, Washington DC
2024 - Invisible Architectures & Social Contracts group show - MAP Gallery,
Baltimore MD
2024 - Building a Caring Community Through Art group show- UMD Shadygrove, curated by Glenstone Museum, Potomac MD
2024 - Demon Dogs solo show - U2S Gallery, Design District, Miami FL
2024 - AfterLIFE solo show - NOVA College Library, Alexandria VA
2023 NoMa Mural Festival - Alethia Tanner Park, Washington DC
2023 - Members Exhibition group show- Academy Art Museum, Easton MD
2023 - Exchange II group show - Academy Art Museum, Easton MD
2023 - Demon Dogs solo show - Eckington Hall, Washington DC
2022 - Exchange group show - Academy Art Museum, Easton MD
2022 - Amplified Voices group show - Collective Arts Brewing, Toronto, ON
2021 - Tokyo Art Group Exhibition - ES Gallery, Shibuya Tokyo, Japan
2020 - CLARITY solo show - Viridian Artists Gallery, Chelsea NYC
2020 - Annual Benefit Auction - InLiquid Gallery, Philadelphia PA
2019 - Fresh group show - Viridian Artists Gallery, Chelsea NYC
press:
International Arts & Artists Hillyer Gallery: G.Pack Artist Talk
iNeverKnewTV G.Pack Interview: Painter G.Pack On Creativity, This Generations Emptiness, Social Media, Death, And Dogs
2023 Complex Magazine Interview: #GoodSh*t Complex - G.Pack
Demon Dogs - Behind the Exhibit: G.Pack - GasGuide DMV
The Working Title Podcast Interview: After Work - G.Pack
CanvasRebel 2022 Interview: Meet G. Pack
The Static Moments Podcast Inerview: Episode 12 - Feat. G. Pack
Baltimore Voyage 2021 Interview: The Story of G.Pack
Jersey Cotton Podcast Interview: Jersey Cotton: G Pack (Ep.12) ft. Gentry Pack on Apple Podcasts
Sights Sounds & Soul Interview Feature: G. Pack Interview: Artistic Style and Navigating through the Art Industry
Inliquid Art Gallery: Artist Behind the Art: Gentry Pack
Chris Shepherd Short Film: ‘For Glory’
The Lexi Show: Artists Corner: “Gentry AKA G Pack”
UMD Writers Bloc: Student Feature: A Driving Force Behind the Canvas