b. 1940 Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lives and works in Memphis, Tennessee
Education: |
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff |
| Museum Representation: |
Brooks Museum of Art, Memphis, TN
Central High School National Historic Site Visitor’s Center, Little Rock, AR
Museum of African American History, Boston, MA
Tennessee State Museum, Nashville, TN
Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, MS
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans, LA
Blues and Legends Hall of Fame, Robinsonville, MS |
“When I am asked the question, ‘What makes African-American artists unique?’ I must admit that I don't see it that way. An African-American artist is as unique as any artist is unique. Just as there are clear individual differences among all artists, the uniqueness of African American artists follow these same individual differences—whether they be geographic or cultural or tied to one’s heritage.
My work is always characterized by images which relate my emotions and experiences. My style is expressionistic. I love color and I am always experimenting with it. I try to use bright, primary, powerful colors. I also love to create different textures, textures that are not only visual, but are tactile as well. My particular collage style of painting is the result of these loves.” – GH
|
