Autumn is my time of year. I’ve been reveling in the beauty of the fall foliage. I take daily walks in nature, usually covering three or four miles. On special days, I trek out to Valley Green. I allow myself to feel the energy flow, especially when it's brisk...
Pheralyn Dove’s Blog
The Prolific Hands of Ramsess
I was riveted by the stunning display of portraits, colors, patterns, textures and mediums featured in “From the Hands of Ramsess,” an exhibit at Ultra Silk Gallery in Philadelphia. “Awe-inspiring,” “healing,” and above all, “powerful” are among the adjectives viewers...
PASHI HOSTS ZIMBABWE OR BUST FUNDRAISER
I am performing Spoken Poetry @ PASHI’s Zimbabwe fundraiser. It will be held Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Imhotep Charter High School in Philadelphia. This is a family friendly event from noon to 5 pm, with entertainment, children’s activities, an auction, holistic...
My Heart-to-Heart Talk With Robert X. Golphin
I am extremely honored to be interviewed by my cousin, Robert X Golphin. Robert is a very gifted, disciplined artist who moves seamlessly between mediums, in his roles as an award-winning actor, filmmaker, producer, and novelist. Robert asked a lot of thoughtful,...
Explore the Healing Properties of Art
Meet the Artists Friday, April 14 5 pm – 6:30 pm “Gallery Walk & Artists’ Talk” Philadelphia City Hall, Visitor’s Center, Northeast Entrance Tour starts on 4th Floor Honored to be included in "How Art Heals" exhibition curated by Monna Morton, award-winning artist and...
Pausing To Pay Respects, Obeying the Spirit, & Unrestrained Joy
“Ancestral Healing” from “Grandmother Julia” Series by pcd. Photography/Mixed Media/20”x30” On view @ Philadelphia City Hall. “How Art Heals.” Through April 14, 2023. Although it’s the end of February, it felt like spring in Philadelphia the other day. Rittenhouse...
Black History. Black Art. Black Culture.
Black History. Black Art. Black Culture. By Pheralyn Dove I am humbled and grateful that new work from my “Collective Consciousness Series” is included in “Expressions & Interpretations from 11 Artists of Color,” curated by Dane Tilghman. The opening reception is...
The Juneteenth Arts Ensemble
By Pheralyn Dove Come Out and Experience a Transformation. We Uplift Our Ancestors with Ancient African Percussion Instruments. Live Music played on Acoustic and Electronic Instruments. Songs, Dance, & Poetry. Conceived and Directed by Bassist Bert Harris. I am...
“A Poem for My Father ~ & Haiku for June 14th “
By Pheralyn Dove Samuel C. Dove, Sr. October 29, 1919 ~June 14, 2019 Bless this Sacred date/ The anniversary of/ My Dad’s Transition My Hero When I say I'm proud of who I am, the people I come from, I truly mean it - When I say I'm thankful you're always there,...
Word From The Mother!
From Mother To Daughter By Pheralyn Dove Happy Mother’s Day! In Loving Memory Esther Dingle Dove June 12, 1928 ~ February 28, 2020 Word from the Mother Mother Word Word Mother What are the Words? Tell us the Words Teach us the Words Give us the Words From the Mothers...









