Hammonds House Museum presents

Infinite Inheritance: Afrofuturism, Sacred Geometry, and the Ancestral Imagination of Steve R. Allen and O Jogo Bonito (The Beautiful Game): Works by Steve R. Allen

ABOUT STEVE R. ALLEN

Steve R. Allen was born in North Carolina in a one-room home and initially pursued a path far removed from the art world. While studying electrical engineering, Allen’s creative interests were largely limited to sketching, and he originally envisioned a career in government service working with agencies such as the IRS or the VA. However, life ultimately redirected his path, and after resigning from his job at the age of 38, Allen unexpectedly began what would become an internationally recognized artistic career.

Known for his bold use of color and remarkable versatility across styles, Allen has developed a distinct visual language rooted in spirituality, movement, and cultural consciousness. His work has been exhibited and collected internationally, appearing in prestigious collections and world capitals from Athens, Greece, to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Beijing, China. Allen also served as an official artist for the U.S. Olympic Committee, with his work appearing in connection with eight Olympic Games worldwide.