The portraits of Las Vegas-born artist Q’Shaundra James are largely influenced by W.E.B. Du Bois’ motif of “the veil” that obscures how Black Americans see themselves, largely because of racist white narratives and predominant stereotypes. But James and her subjects’ attempt to cast aside the veil — as well as the legacy of slavery and the canonization of European art — through the sitters’ expressions and the painter’s interpretations of those sitters. James’ portraits will be on display through both Black and women’s history months, until April 5, at Left of Center Gallery.

Wednesday viewings are by appointment.