Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoeβs lush and luminous oil paintings of black men and women, some strangers he streetcasts or encounters on social media, many others who are friends and colleagues, stand as visual testaments to the resilience, power and strength inherent in African culture, as articulated by the artist. His portraits reveal the complexities of human experience with both a boldness of line and a depth of color, allowing the viewer to experience their uniqueness and vitality simultaneously. Black Like Me is on view through March 7 at Roberts Projects 5801 Washington Boulevard, Culver City. photographs courtesy of the gallery