Procession is a current exhibit at the Amon Carter Museum of Art in Fort Worth. I was pleased to learn about Norman Lewis and to enjoy his work. The colors, the view of life through his art - all impressive.
Seachange 1975 struck me. In 1968, Mr. Lewis wrote, "just seeing the sea, color of water, of blues and grays and murky and muddy water in various ports. I was discovering a whole new life."
Discover Norman Lewis and appreciate a man's work. An artist who was black who made art.
I so admire people who can paint.
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DeleteHi Joanne - fascinating to read about Mr Lewis ... and that seascape - looks like my English Channel view on a rough-murky day ... waters churned up ... as today - yet wonderful blues, sea-greens, turquoises etc ...
ReplyDeleteI'm not quite sure how I got here ... but there are 40 of his works shown ... wonderful mixture of art - incredibly creative ...
I had to put the link .. hope you don't mind:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/reappraising-the-art-of-norman-lewis/
Wish I could visit ... take care and cheers Hilary
Thanks for the link and I hope others follow it to see more. Indeed his works evoked emotions
DeleteVery wise words indeed, doesn't matter who you are, just let the art flow.
ReplyDeleteExactly. And his work had depth
DeleteI love seeing the ocean and being at the beach, so I would imagine I would enjoy his work.
ReplyDeleteHe had a mix. Check out the link Hilary posted above.
DeleteI like his thoughts. I think I would have enjoyed the exhibit.
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Indeed and as a man growing up in Harlem he expressed life experiences but it did not define him
DeleteI was an art major in college which served to convince me I was not destined to be an artist. Norman Lewis's work is stunning.
ReplyDeleteHopefully you still enjoy your art even if it does not pay the bills. Any arts career is a tough road
DeleteSounds fascinating. I love admiring the work of people who have that kind of talent. I know how much hard work goes into it.
ReplyDeleteThat is why I often feature art. So many talented folks
DeleteMy namesake Mr. Lewis wrote some good words.
ReplyDeleteTo me art is "What one finds beautiful" others don't.
Great post.
Yvonne.
Perfect quote
DeleteHe sounds like a wise man. I just Googled him. There's a lot of stuff about him. I may be some time......
ReplyDeleteGlad I opened this door.
DeleteBlack Art.
ReplyDeleteI thought you were going to talk about sorcery or something.
But, I was pleasantly surprised.
Keep you on your toes. Funny comment. Thanks for the chuckle
DeleteBlack Art.
ReplyDeleteI thought you were going to talk about sorcery or something.
But, I was pleasantly surprised.
I had not heard of Norman Lewis. I'll have to check out his work.
ReplyDeleteHe was new to me too but quite a find
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