“SOMEWHERE. SOMEPLACE. SOMETIME. a ghetto odyssey”, takes you into the mind of Painter, S. Vincent Blackwell. Presenting a multimedia exhibition that plumbs the trapping of excess, addiction and the dichotomy of a man in search of something he’s desperate not to find. Through the lens of the Romantic Egotist, Blackwell invites viewers into the fractured psyche of a man with an installation featuring short films and zines. Set against the backdrop of the after-party, Blackwell explores the balance between surface glamor and inner turmoil. The protagonist, flanked by a cast of trust fund characters dubbed "The Homeless Elite," embarks on a journey that blurs the lines between self-discovery and self-destruction. Blackwell’s unflinching writing and raw, visceral imagery capture the euphoria of fleeting connections and the crushing weight of morning-after realizations. The zines, handcrafted with a mix of personal photography and stream-of-consciousness prose, serve as fragmented windows into the protagonist's inner world. “A Ghetto Odyssey” is not a tale of romantic conquest, but rather a stark examination of addiction, wealth, and the human need for connection. As viewers navigate the work, they are challenged to confront their own reflections in the shattered mirror of modern existence. The exhibition opens July 25th at Block Gallery, Arts District and runs through July 28th. For more information, please contact @blockgallery.co @blackwellcooper ghettoodyssey.com blackwellcooper.com