Akwaaba Gallery presents Martryce Roach Solo Exhibition Reflecting the Great Migration

(NEWARK, NJ) — Akwaaba Gallery is proud to present “Patterns: People in Transition,” the second solo exhibition of New Jersey born artist, Martryce Roach.  The exhibition features a collection of brand new paintings, ranging in size, that explore the rich history of the Great Migration and its synergy with blues music.  The exhibition will be on view through August 15, 2025 with an opening reception on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.

This exhibition will showcase 30 new pieces on canvas examining the period from 1916 through 1970, when millions of African Americans journeyed North and Midwest from the Jim Crow South, changing the landscapes of major cities across the country and shaping American culture, particularly through the…