TERRELL TILFORD... the provocative junkie

For once, MF… (at West Adams) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd0JWmNrGz3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

As a Creative Director, it is important for me to focus first and foremost on storytelling, which is at the core of honoring an Artist’s narrative… . The 3 solo shows by Andrew Gray & Abi Salami and also with Hubert Neal, Jr. each identifies & tells their individual story, while also weaving together their collective intentions… . @AndrewGrayArt, @Abi.M.Salami & @HubertDNealJr: as we settle into this final weekend, on behalf of our Team at @BandofVices, I just want to say Thank You for trusting me with your vision… . INDETERMINATE SPACE OF THE IMAGINARY and NOTHING TO SEE HERE, all closing this Saturday, 21 May 2022… . Both galleries open today and Saturday, 12pm - 5pm… #AbiSalami #AndrewGray #HubertNealJr #IndeterminateSpaceoftheImaginary #NothingToSeeHere #BandofVices (at Band of Vices) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdyqNj2vlrP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Self-Preservation… (at West Adams/ Jefferson Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdw2KBOrLsC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I Promise… (at West Adams) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdw1P1nLX9u/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Makes Me Wanna Holler… . And some of y’all wanna know why we kneeling and marching and praying and fucking madd as fuck… . . . The fucked up thing is, I know the people that probably actually need to see this probably won’t because of these social media algorithms… https://www.instagram.com/p/CdpRKqKL8qb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I did… https://www.instagram.com/p/CdnlsF-rzym/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Everyday is Mother’s Day… . . . Not a day goes by that your presence is not felt, reincarnated or manifested… . . . YOU raised us on your own with a spirit of independence, defiance & ‘figure it out’… . . . We picked up a few things here and there, Chick… . . . What I miss most…?! Your LAUGHTER… In the quietness of my solitude, I hear it most profoundly… It brings both joy and tears to me… . . . Love YOU. #VadazBoys #TilfordMafia #YouLIVEDThisLife https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdl00DkPrUM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

You draw to Yourself, of Yourself, so that you may see Yourself… . . . Is what a Prophet revealed to Me… (at West Adams) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdfm89CrcU5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I can’t think of a better trio of Love… . @queenvickiplatt, you are the epitome of love, kindness & forgiveness… In addition to your own 9, you have raised a generation of other little ones that revere their parents, respect others and carry themselves with grace… . @victoriousplatt, you are a bedrock of intuition, a comprehensive vessel of healing and the most considerate truth-seeker I have ever encountered… Marley could not have picked a more deserving Mother to exemplify everything that she needs & more for this Life & beyond… . @marleytilford, you are a template for love & kindness, an exemplar of compassion, pure joy & happiness… Keep setting your daily intentions, remaining mindful and always protecting & preserving exactly what you already know you need for yourself… Your truth reigns supreme… I am honored you chose me as your Papa… . The Universe has given me the complexity of 3 different Women to reveal more about myself… and while this is a belated Mother’s Day post, it is a daily reminder of how blessed I am to have all 3 of You in my Life for reasons only I continue to comprehend & Love… . You draw to Yourself, of Yourself, so that you may see Yourself… . Yeah, that part… (at Hyde Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdfj_VfrM68/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I got you… (at West Adams/ Jefferson Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdPqvclObwg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Morning tickle-fests and funky bad-breaths… Your laughter is thee absolute best… Papa loves you MARS, pinky-promise… . #TilfordMafia #MQVT08242014 #GirlDad #LittleGirlsRock (at Hyde Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdKjiuPr6_n/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

For YOU that needs to know this… (at Crenshaw and Slauson) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdHv8dqrgwT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Maddluvv to the good brother @carmeloanthony… . Thank you for seeing the vision and seizing the mission… . This is bigger than ALL of Us… . We appreciate You!!! 🙏🏽 (at Band of Vices) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcptcWAryIb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If there is one thing I don’t focus enough on is self-care… What is that about?! Really?! I put so much focus and energy on everyone else, because I sincerely care… But why I don’t put enough of that energy towards me, is baffling… . It’s as if I don’t think I matter as much… I know that isn’t true, but Man, focus inward T… . Note to self… (at 10 Body Acupuncture Clinic) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcgxFPDPYuc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Tupac was enigmatic, charming & possessed a profound vocabulary, besides being a helluva Actor & Rapper, a consummate fkn ARTIST… . Poet. Prophet. Sinner. Saint. Artist. Activist. . Decide for Yourself. But what you MUST do is go see @WakeMeWhenImFree, A GROUNDBREAKING MUSEUM EXPERIENCE, currently at LA Live (Oakland, y’all next!!!)… . Words cannot properly capture the genius this “rose that grew from concrete” was… . Thank you #ArronSaxe for the gift of this exhibition and the pearls you shared… . A special Thank You to my good brother and brilliant artist @CharlyLPalmer for all you have done, including this beautiful image of Pac produced from your original painting!!! (at Wake Me When I'm Free: A Tupac Shakur Experience) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcWwRdUL7W0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Our Fearless Freedom Child… . I love you… . #MQVT08242014 (at Crenshaw and Slauson) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcRHEjOh_Pb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#NationalSiblingsDay with my Big Bro @bryanleetilford for the Win!!! Love this dude, my first Super Hero!!! . Mom’s Betty Boop still rocking with us, too!!! . #TilfordMafia #VadazBoys (at Hyde Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcOC2_lJd48/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=