Art Gallery
Embers DC Dispensary is also an art gallery. Every two months we feature a local artist and host an art exhibition opening and closing event. Come check out our unique art pieces, art prints and art books for sale at our gallery.
About the Zenith Art Exhibition
Open Date: 10/12/25 – Close Date: 12/7/25
Zenith is not only a debut exhibition for Adio and Ricardo as collaborators but also a declaration of arrival for the Embers art Gallery. Just as Basquat and Warhol once pushed the boundaries of art, commerce and identity, Adio and Ricardo bring a fresh urgency to these dialogues, reimaging what it means create art in partnership in today’s landscape.
Zenith celebrates contrasts – youth and maturity, chaos and structure, street and studio – ultimately creating a visual dialogue that reflects the pulse of Washington, DC’s cultural landscape.
Featured Local Artists
Ricardo Cook - artist statement
I am an emerging artist working primarily with paper, canvas, fabric, and digital media. My practice explores the black diaspora through a combination of traditional techniques and contemporary digital processes. I am drawn to materials and textures that carry both visual and tactile resonance, often layering mediums to create depth and complexity. My work spans hand-painted and drawn compositions, textile-based pieces, and digitally composed collages.
I approach each medium as both a stand-alone language and part of a larger conversation in my practice. Paper, canvas, and fabric offer a tangible surface for gesture and mark-making, while digital collage allows me to re-imagine and recombine imagery with precision and fluidity. Much of my work is inspired by black history worldwide. I am interested in how layers whether physical or conceptualn can evoke emotion, tell a story, or challenge perception.
Through my art, I aim to tell short stories and expose history. I see my practice as an ongoing exploration of form, meaning, and connection. Whether presented in a physical gallery or in digital space, my works invite viewers to engage closely, discovering both the details and the larger patterns within each piece. As I continue to develop my body of work, I seek opportunities to share these explorations with a wider audience, engage in artistic dialogue, and contribute to the creative community through exhibitions and collaborations.
Adio Trice - artist statement
My work is a celebration of spirit, spontaneity, and storytelling. Using acrylic and oil pastels on canvas, I create pieces that merge abstract expression, tribal symbolism, and character-driven illustration. Each canvas is an exploration guided less by plan and more by intuition where I allow my hand to follow the energy of the moment.
Deeply inspired by tribal art and culture, spiritual conversations, and the divine undercurrents of everyday life, my art reflects a world where ancient rhythms meet contemporary expression. I also draw from the playful language of caricature and character design, creating figures and forms that carry personality, emotion, and sometimes humor.
Rather than aiming for perfection, I focus on honesty and presence in my process. Each piece holds its own story, but my greater hope is that viewers feel a spark of connection—something that inspires, empowers, or simply reminds them to trust their own voice.
Zenith Exhibition Closing
Come meet the artists! Join us on Sunday 12/7/25 for the Zenith exhibition closing party.
