A Celebration of Great African-American Artists of the 20th Century
Alex Corbbrey
Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alex Corbbrey is a third-generation artist. He attended Oklahoma State University and Chinourd Art Institute, Los Angeles. In addition to his prints, he is known for his work in acrylics, oils, watercolors, and pastels, as well as pen and ink. He studied with Charles White, and has made significant contributions to the drypoint process.
Affiliation: Oklahoma State University, Chinourd Art Institute
 |
 |
|
The Blues, 1992 Following the example of such early twentieth-century Cubists as Picasso and Braque, Alex Corbbrey dissects his image into a series of block-like shapes. Magically the music itself becomes tangible, wafting around the guitarist and the harmonica player, forming an enclave and sanctuary. Corbbrey's mosaic-like prints often invite the viewer to decipher the image and the story being told. |
Romare Bearden
Selma Burke
Elizabeth Catlett
Sam Gilliam
Lois Mailou Jones
Paul F. Keene, Jr.
Gwen Knight-Lawrence
Jacob Lawrence
Samella Lewis
Charles White
Hale Woodruff