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Marjorie Patricia Brooks Curtis
About The Artist
Jesse Hughes, Jr. a native of Greenwood, Mississippi, developed a passion for art at an early age.
In his work, Jesse often uses contemporary simple concepts combined with a stron...view moreAbout The Artist
Jesse Hughes, Jr. a native of Greenwood, Mississippi, developed a passion for art at an early age.
In his work, Jesse often uses contemporary simple concepts combined with a strong traditional technique. He creates art that evokes human emotion through color, light, and form.
Jesse’s artwork has been featured in numerous galleries, festivals, and private collections throughout the Mississippi Delta. In 2005, Jesse was awarded first place in the 2005 U.S. Congressional Art Competition in Washington, D.C.
He is a 2005 graduate of Amanda Elzy High School and a 2010 graduate with a Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts with emphasis in sculpture at Mississippi State University. Jesse is well on his way as an artist and is continuing his studies at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU) Graduate School of Architecture in Tallahassee, Florida.
Jesse now passes his knowledge on by volunteering at local schools and various youth programs while completing school.
About The Author
Marjorie Curtis, a native of Aliceville, Alabama, attended Talladega College in Talladega, Alabama and the School of Library Service at Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. She worked as a librarian at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi until her retirement.
Marjorie served as a Peace Corp Volunteer in Monrovia, Liberia and she has traveled to Alaska, Hawaii, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, China, and Japan. She is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the Cotillion Federated Club, and the Bookmarks Literacy Club.
She and her husband, the late Joseph W. Curtis are the parents of four children. She is a resident of Greenwood, Mississippi.view less