WALDO GALLERY

MD State Arts Council (member)

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WALDO GALLERY

Art created from the spirit that brings a space alive in your home, office or public space

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COLLECTIONS

ARTWORK

1993 - PRESENT

Abstract, representational, and mixed media artwork created by Waldo and other artists

COLLECTABLES

1995- PRESENT

Books, magazines, memorabilia, and more

PRINTS

Rare vintage prints from the American masters

ARTWORKS

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We would be delighted to meet with you about our artworks, have a discussion with you about building a collection, appraisals or the art education services we provide. Please call or email us for an appointment time. Prices provided upon request.

ABOUT

Waldo Gallery was founded in 1992 by Ronald Wilson and his daughter (Alexandra) joined the gallery as Managing Director after her graduation from Bryn Mawr College in Art History, and certification from Sotheby's Art Institute in London, England.
After completing his undergraduate education at Howard University, and his graduate education at Southeastern University, he was encouraged by the former curator and director of the Barnett-Aden Collection, the late Adolphus Ealey, to continue his studies and to create works of art himself. Since then he has had great success in the art field, is a published artist and has been featured in art exhibitions across the Washington, DC area. Ronald has been recognized in the Washington Post as a featured artist in the Art of Interpretation exhibition sponsored by his alma mater Howard University and Lexus of Bethesda Maryland, as well as exhibitions at the Washington Gas Corp, Pepco Holdings, Inc. and Central Union Mission's Annual Fundraiser for the homeless.

After 30 plus years of attending lectures, exhibitions and studying the history of art, Waldo has become well versed in the fine arts field. A virtuoso in creativity that aims to lift the viewer to a higher dimension, and to help facilitate the world's creative, emotional and social growth. Without art, life has no soul.

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COLLECTABLES

Rare vintage items from America's past

1972 Commemorative Olympics Print

ARTIST: Jacob Lawrence (1917 - 2000)

MEDIUM: Lithograph

TITLE: The Runners

SIZE: 44 x 31 (framed); 39.5 x 25 (image)

Floral by Dennis Assayac

MEDIUM: Monotype Remarque on the finest paper on the market (Somerset)
SIZE: 22 x 30

Liberation of France Celebration

MEDIUM: We believe it's an original World War II silver print photo (circa 1945) showing people celebrating the liberation of France from Nazi Germany at the Art de Triomphe in Paris, France
SIZE: 13 x 16 (archival framed photo in a wood frame)

President Barack Obama, Ebony's Man of the Year

SIZE: 26" x 20"

This was a limited edition poster that was issued by Ebony magazine in 2009. Rare collectible indeed.

Commemorative Poster by Jacob Lawrence for Nat'l Bar Assoc's 69th Convention, 1994

SIZE: 26" X 20"

This is a rare print that the Nat'l Bar Association commissioned Jacob Lawrence to do for their 1994 Convention. A signed print of this same poster recently sold for $ 2,200 which was $ 1,000 above the pre-sale estimate.

Blind Flower Vendor ( Limited Edition Print ) by Jacob Lawrence

PROVENANCE: Originally produced for Barnett Aden Gallery

SIZE: 16 x 20

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HU, Acrylic on board

SIZE: 31" x 37"

DATE: 2020

PROVENANCE: Collection of the Artist

ANALYSIS:
I completed this painting a few days before former Vice President Joe Biden announced that Sen. Kamala Harris would be his running mate for the 2020 Presidential Election. I named it "HU" not knowing that he'd pick a fellow alumni of our beloved Howard University, but in a way the composition is a fitting tribute to an institution that has a long history of developing outstanding citizens as well as world leaders.

Waldo painting entitled "Seek Him First"

This painting is a part of the Johnson-Jackson Collection in Cleveland, Ohio. It was purchased by my very first patron in1996. I am humbled and honored that it is the centerpiece of one of their living spaces in their home.

Paintings by Waldo on BET Her TV Show

Waldo's paintings were used for set design of a BET Her film entitled (Like, Comment, Subscribe) that aired on Oct. 17, 2020 and was directed by Sheryl Lee Ralph.

Peace In The Midst of the Storm, Acrylic on canvas

SIZE: 8" x 10"

DATE: 2020

PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Paul Ball

ANALYSIS:
One of the great promises of God is to give peace in the midst of anything we go through. Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV) says "You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You." I am a witness that you can trust God and when you do you'll have a peace that surpasses "all" understanding.

Untitled, Acrylic on canvas

SIZE: 36" x 48"

DATE: 2019

PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

Believe, Acrylic on board

SIZE: 2 @ 12.5" x 15.5"

DATE: 1997

PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

ANALYSIS: What do you believe? Is what you believe the truth or a lie? Prince Hamlet in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" questioned his existence to live with the famous quote, "To be or not to be, that is the question?" Life is worth living. God gave you life for a purpose. What is your purpose for living and what is it you really want to do with your life? We all believe in something so again, what do I believe?

"I CAN'T BREATHE" Acrylic on board

SIZE: 20" x 30"

DATE: 2020

PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

ANALYSIS: Homage to (George Floyd), (Eric Gardner) and so many names that we'll never know that uttered three words that will live in minds of everyone in our lifetime that heard them. And that is, " I CAN'T BREATHE !" "I can't breathe" without thinking about what happened to these men and how this could have been me.

Vision, Acrylic on board

SIZE: 60" x 60"
DATE: 1995
PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist;
Private Collection, Wash., DC

Vision by Waldo

Picture of composition as shown in a Private Collection in Wash., D.C.

Untitled Composition, Acrylic on board

SIZE: 29" x 41"

DATE: 2020

PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

PUBLICATIONS:
Displayed on BET Her TV Show; Air date is Oct. 2020

Untitled, Acrylic on board

SIZE: 16" x 20"
DATE: 2019
PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

Falling Waters (series), Acrylic

SIZE: 17" x 41"
DATE: 2019
PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

When I visited "Falling Water" which is a 1930s home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, I was completely amazed by the vision Mr. Wright must have had as an architect. To build a home into a rock on top of a "water fall" is as daring as it gets. Pure creative genius without question. It inspired me to pay homage to one of the world's greatest artisans.

Falling Waters (series), Acrylic

SIZE: 18" x 24"
DATE: 2019
PROVENANCE:
Collection of the artist

Wearable Art By Waldo

After Waldo completed the previous composition in his "Falling Waters" series and published it, he was approached by an International Apparel Co. to partner with him. These are some samples of the different type of clothing, accessories and pillow design that they came up with. We're still in negotiation and the gallery will be making a formal announcement once the product line is launched.

Morning Glory (Falling Water Series)

SIZE: 17" x 24"
DATE: 2019
PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

Flow by Waldo - 16 x 20, 2019_edited_edi

SIZE: 16" x 20"
DATE: 2019
PROVENANCE:
Timothy Robinson Collection

Galaxy (series) Acrylic on board

SIZE: 24" x 32"

DATE: 2018

PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

Untitled, Acrylic on canvas

SIZE: 16" x 20"
DATE: 2017
PROVENANCE: Collection
of Jerry L. Williamson, Esq.

I AM, Acrylic on canvas

DATE: 1997
SIZE: 40" x 60"
PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

Untitled, Acrylic on board_

SIZE: 23" x 39"

DATE: 2018

PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

Untitled, Acrylic on board

SIZE: 14" X 17"

DATE: 2018

PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

Untitled, Acrylic on board

SIZE: 17" X 21"

DATE: 2018

PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

Flow, Acrylic on canvas

SIZE: 24" X 36"

DATE: 2018

PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

In Flight Services (Mixed Media)

SIZE: 18" x 18"

DATE: 2015

PROVENANCE: Collection of the artist

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CONTACT

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P.O. Box 4352, Upper Marlboro MD 20775

1-877-647-3615

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