CHICAGO (WBBM) — An owner of one of the businesses damaged in a Bronzeville fire last month is preparing to rise from the ashes.
The Steelelife Gallery was more than a place to display the works of African-American artists, according to owner Bryant Johnson.
He says during its nearly eight years at 47th Street Market Place, it played host to events such as weddings, showers and parties.
It was also where he stored his personal photography collection.
With the majority of it destroyed in the January 28 fire, Johnson is working to rebuild.
He found a flash drive with some of his work on it and is using that as a starting point for a new exhibit at a gallery later this month.
Johnson says he’s not sure when Steelelife will be rebuilt but he’s inspired by the outpouring of support he’s received from the neighbors, patrons, art collectors and others.
A fundraiser is slated for Sunday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Red Kiva, 1108 W Randolph.
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