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Aaron Douglas, who was born on May 26, 1899 in Topeka, Kansas, is the American artist perhaps most closely associated with the Harlem Renaissance, and for synthesizing formal and symbolic elements of African art with a modern European aesthetic. He studied at the University of Nebraska, from which he graduated, as well as Columbia University …
Ernest Crichlow, distinguished African American master, needs no introduction — especially with colleagues such as Romare Bearden, Norman Lewis, Jacob Lawrence and Charles Alston. In 1930 Ernest Crichlow joined the Harlem Artists Guild under the tutelage of Augusta Savage. He began exploring the field of fine art and integrating personal, social, and communal commentary …
Using a warm palette and highly textured composition, April beautifully captures subject in a state of inner spirituality. The art of April Harrison features an intricate media mix of layered paints, powders, and other artistic materials that combine to create vibrant, color rich works of art. April’s images primarily deal with family, bonding, friendships, …
Explore the MFA’s rich collection of works by African American artists from the early 19th century to today. When you visit, rent the multimedia guide at Museum ticket desks and pick up a brochure for a self-guided tour. Sample the tour here or download onto your own handheld device for viewing in the galleries. …
Bisa Butler is one of a few dozen artists who will be a part of the exhibit Wonderfully Made: African-American Fine Art in the Atrium at 6 Court St. in Morristown. On view Jan. 29-March 18, the other artists include Romare …
Kevin McDowell Screen Name: artizfacts Nationality: US Currently Living: Bronx N.Y. Member Since: 9/29/2006 Website: www.artizfacts.com Kevin E. McDowell, a naturally gifted artist, has been drawing since the age of five. He has received his BFA in 1988 from the School of …
The Urban Cubist from Brooklyn New york. Graduate of Parsons School of Design. New York City Art teacher.
“My paintings combine the drama inherent in seventeenth century Dutch painting with the brush work and the economy of the Impressionists. However, I look to the jazz idiom more so than to other contemporary visual artists for guidance and inspiration. I tend to measure the success of my …
DETROIT, MI.- Two Figures and Landscape, a 1954 painting from renowned artist Hughie Lee-Smith (1915–1999), recently joined six other works by Lee-Smith in the Detroit Institute of Arts’ (DIA) “New Art for a New Self-Awareness” gallery in its suite of African American art galleries. The painting, which shows a couple on a rocky shore with …
. Faith Ringgold was born in 1930 in Harlem, where she was influenced by the artists of the Harlem Renaissance. After receiving a degree in art from the City College of New York, she taught art in the New York City Public School system for 18 years. Ringgold is best known for her vibrant story …
This self taught artist from Philadelphia has been well accepted in the art community in his first year. Expressing his acceptance in Christ and some political issues has taken many by surprise wondering what is to be expected in 2004. When ask if he considered himself a spiritual or concept artist he replied, “I …
Varnette Honeywood is a nationally recognized artist who has successfully owned and managed a mail order art business “Black Lifestyles” for 15 years, marketing her paintings, limited and open edition prints and note cards and several other African American artists. She has illustrated several books and provided artwork for book covers. Her work has …
Pay Me Like You Pay for New Shoes – “It is not bad to be rewarded for your efforts. You need money to buy new shoes! It is also about respect. Respect for the time and effort it takes to produce art. Respect for the money artists spend to purchase materials. Respect for the thousands …
Artist Statement I believe in hard work and play! Specifically transforming unlikely materials and art media to produce my art, and employing a variety of techniques including assemblage that requires basic wood working, jewelry making, printing and stamping, collage, sgraffito, etc., makes every new work a new investigation and puzzles I have to solve. …
Born on March 3, 1949 in Seattle, Washington, Booker T. Williams, Jr. displayed his artistic talent at a very early age,…. sketching and drawing virtually anything and everything. However at around age 13, Booker became smitten with the saxophone bug and his artwork became a secondary consideration. After attending Washington State University and the University …