MOBILE, AL — The Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce its upcoming November and December 2026 exhibitions, Jenyes presents his self-titled show Jenyes Mind, and Atonement by Wendell Smith.

Both exhibitions will open on November 17, 2026, and remain on view through December 30, 2026, at the Gallery @ Room 1927, located at 6 South Joachim Street in downtown Mobile.

Following Hurricane Isaiah and the subsequent rescheduling of several Mobile Arts Council programs, both artists generously agreed to adjust their exhibition timelines, allowing fellow artists additional opportunities to share their work with visiting family and friends before their shows closed. The Mobile Arts Council is grateful for their flexibility and generosity toward the local arts community.

The public is invited to a special soft opening on Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., celebrating the work of both artists. An additional reception will take place during December’s LoDa ArtWalk, with further dates and activities to be announced.

Through vivid, symbolic portraiture, Jenyes explores Black identity, resilience, and imagination. The exhibition features portraits of Black figures whose heads contain intricate inner worlds, where chaos and brilliance coexist as reflections of lived experience.

Jenyes Mind by Jenyes invites viewers to consider the mind as both a battlefield and a sanctuary, examining the challenges and triumphs that shape Black excellence. Each work encourages dialogue surrounding the beauty, struggle, and power embedded in personal and collective narratives. Together, the collection celebrates creativity, survival, and the visionary futures that emerge from within.

Atonement by Wendell Smith brings together drawing, painting, and sculptural and installation-based forms to explore personal, historical, and cultural experiences within Caribbean society. Through the recurring themes of space, the body, and displacement, Smith examines the ways identity and lived experience are shaped by cultural environments and histories.

Smith’s work incorporates varied materials, including wire, cords, and clothespins, using their distinct associations and applications to frame the viewer’s experience. Rooted in the folk traditions of the Caribbean and Central America, Atonement draws upon symbolism, metaphor, and representations of the human figure as vehicles for artistic expression. Through shifts in style, material, and surface presentation, the exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the complex relationships between place, culture, and identity.

Exhibition Dates: November 17–December 30, 2026

Soft Opening: Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Opening Reception: Friday, December 11, 2026 at LoDa ArtWalk, 6 p.m.- 9 p.m.

Location: Gallery @ Room 1927, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile, Alabama

Additional programming and event details will be announced through the Mobile Arts Council’s website and social media platforms.

For more information about our upcoming exhibitions, contact Lyza Rodriguez at lyza@mobilearts.org or follow @mobileartscouncil on social media.