Reliable Framed Gallery is a high-end gallery that specializes in African American art in Cleveland, and it is situated in the Waterloo Art District. Emerging and mid-career artists alongside established artists exhibit contemporary art on paper, painting, graphite drawings, and assemblage at the gallery. Aaron Allen sees color in his emotionally charged artwork as it explodes. There are portraits, collages, and murals in Allen's artworks. Many colors are saturated. To convey life, Allen uses vibrant colors. Allen wants to represent his experience as an African American in each artwork and his love for art and creativity. Recent national discussions on race in America and the Black Lives Matter movement inspired Allen's commentary. Acrylics and oils allow him to share his thoughts on canvas, metal, and wood. Allen has broadened his artistic style to include mural/collages and cubism. Painting is a significant influence. Throughout his work, Allen uses symbols and figures to tell a story and communicate his thoughts. This is significant for freedom. The use of flowers in Allen's artworks stands for passion, growth, pride, prosperity, success, and gratitude. The work of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Frida Kahlo inspired Allen. His works mirror the complex activism of these two artists' and their personal experiences. Other artists who have influenced Allen include Kara Walker, Kerry James Marshall, Kehinde Wiley, Romare Bearden, Kerry James Marshall, and Romare Bearden.
The gallery, especially African-American art, is the main focus of the reviews. Many are sad about the atmosphere, assortment, and beauty, highly recommending a visit. For first-time buyers, the owner is helpful and knowledgeable, engaging them promptly and prompting several purchases. Some claim they will purchase more. They find the work stunning, talented, and diverse. Reviewers discover the gallery's positive and healing vibe, created by the owner's commitment to therapy such as art therapy. This is coupled with love for culture and a desire to and learn more and evolve. These approaches are lauded. The thematic highlighting of African-American experiences, successes, and hardships is important. There are many positive engagements and shared feelings of beauty, talent, and culture and history. The gallery is adventure and viewers' real acknowledgment of the owner's love and professionalism of the art.
