Symbolic Representation of **Didier William**

_Acrylic and paper on canvas_

_36” x 48”_

_2024_

  
As part of _The Black Male Artist Professor Series_, this portrait of Didier William honors his impactful contributions as a Black male visual artist and professor in the fields of visual art and art education. Inspired by Fauvism’s bold color palettes and expressive forms, the painting combines acrylics and paper collage to convey William’s intellectual presence and narrative-driven approach to art. Symbolic motifs interwoven throughout the composition reflect his engagement with themes such as colonial histories, nationalism, and the politics of representation, highlighting his significant influence on contemporary art discourse.

  
This series celebrates Black male artists who have shaped the art world through both their creative practices and academic roles at historically White colleges and universities in the United States. The collection features 20 to 25 paintings, each in a consistent 36” x 48” format, yet employing distinct techniques to capture the unique artistic and educational legacies of its subjects.

Symbolic Representation of Didier William

Symbolic Representation of **James Rolling, Jr.**

_Acrylic and paper on canvas_

_36” x 48”_

_2023_

  
Part of The Black Male Artist Professor Series, this portrait of James Rolling Jr. honors his impactful contributions as a Black male visual artist and professor in the fields of visual art and art education. Drawing from the vivid color palettes and expressive forms of Fauvism, the painting incorporates acrylics and paper collage elements to reflect Rolling’s intellectual presence and narrative-driven artistic approach. Symbolic motifs interwoven throughout the composition highlight his examination of colonial histories, nationalism, and the politics of representation, reinforcing his significant influence on contemporary art discourse.

  
This series celebrates the legacy of Black male artists who have profoundly shaped the art world through both their creative practices and academic roles at historically White colleges and universities in the United States. The collection includes 20 to 25 paintings, each measuring 36” x 48”, with diverse techniques employed to represent the unique artistic and educational legacies of each subject.

Symbolic Representation of James Rolling, Jr.

Symbolic Representation of **Jacob Lawrence**

_Acrylic and paper on canvas_

_36” x 48”_

_2024_

  
Part of _The Black Male Artist Professor Series_, this portrait of Jacob Lawrence honors his legacy as a pioneering Black male visual artist and educator. Drawing inspiration from Fauvism’s vibrant color palettes and expressive forms, the painting blends acrylic and paper collage techniques to reflect Lawrence's intellectual presence and narrative-driven approach to art. Symbolic motifs woven into the composition pay tribute to his exploration of social justice, history, and the politics of representation, highlighting his significant influence on contemporary art and art education.

  
This series celebrates Black male artists who have shaped the art world through their creative practices and academic contributions at historically White colleges and universities in the United States. The collection, consisting of 20 to 25 paintings, maintains a consistent 36” x 48” format, using varied techniques to capture each subject’s unique artistic and educational legacy.

Symbolic Representation of Jacob Lawrence

Self Portrait: Symbolic **Representation of Self** at 41

_Acrylic and paper on canvas_

_36” x 48”_

_2023_

  
Part of The Black Male Artist Professor Series, this portrait of Ligel Lambert honors his contributions as a Black male artist, educator, painting this artistic series, and leader in the visual arts. Drawing from Fauvism’s bold color palettes and expressive forms, the painting blends acrylic and paper collage techniques to reflect Lambert’s intellectual presence and narrative-driven artistry. Symbolic motifs embedded within the composition reference his exploration of identity, cultural heritage, and the intersection of art education and advocacy, highlighting his lasting influence on contemporary art and academic discourse.

  
This series celebrates Black male artists who have shaped both the art world and academic landscapes, particularly at historically White colleges and universities in the United States. The collection consists of 20 to 25 paintings, each with a consistent 36” x 48” format, employing unique techniques to honor the distinctive artistic and educational legacies of these trailblazers.

Self Portrait: Symbolic Representation of Self at 41

Symbolic Representation of Kerry James Marshall

_Acrylic and paper on canvas_

_36” x 48”_

_2024_

  
Part of _The Black Male Artist Professor Series_, this portrait of Kerry James Marshall honors his significant contributions as a Black male visual artist and educator. Drawing from Fauvism’s bold color palettes and expressive forms, the painting blends acrylic and paper collage techniques to reflect Marshall’s intellectual presence and narrative-driven artistry. Symbolic motifs embedded within the composition reference his exploration of racial identity, historical representation, and the politics of visibility, highlighting his lasting influence on contemporary art discourse.

  
This series celebrates Black male artists who have shaped both the art world and academic landscapes, particularly at historically White colleges and universities in the United States. The collection consists of 20 to 25 paintings, each with a consistent 36” x 48” format, employing unique techniques to honor the distinctive artistic and educational legacies of these trailblazers.

Symbolic Representation of Kerry James Marshall

Symbolic Representation of Sanford Biggers

_Acrylic and paper on canvas_

_36” x 48”_

_2023_

Part of _The Black Male Artist Professor Series_, this portrait of Sanford Biggers honors his contributions as a Black male visual artist and professor in visual art and/or art education. Inspired by Sanford Biggers’s approach to reinterpreting historical narratives through layered symbolism, this painting merges Fauvist-inspired color palettes with acrylic and paper collage elements to capture Mokgosi’s intellectual presence and narrative-driven artistic style. The composition incorporates symbolic motifs that reference his exploration of colonial histories, nationalism, and the politics of representation, echoing Biggers’s own engagement with cultural memory and identity.

This series celebrates Black male artists who have shaped the art world through their creative practices and academic roles at historically White colleges and universities in the United States. Consisting of 20 to 25 paintings, each work maintains a consistent 36” x 48” format while employing unique techniques that reflect the subject’s distinctive artistic and educational legacy, much like Biggers’s ability to merge storytelling with contemporary visual language.

Symbolic Representation of Sanford Biggers

Symbolic Representation of Meleko Mokgosi 

_Acrylic and paper on canvas_

_36” x 48”_

_2024_

Part of _The Black Male Artist Professor Series_, this portrait of Meleko Mokgosi honors his contributions as a Black male visual artist and professor in visual art and/or art education. Drawing inspiration from Fauvism’s bold color palettes and expressive forms, the painting incorporates acrylic and paper collage elements to capture Mokgosi’s intellectual presence and narrative-driven artistic approach. Symbolic motifs woven into the composition reference his exploration of colonial histories, nationalism, and the politics of representation, underscoring his profound influence on contemporary art discourse.

This series celebrates Black male artists who have shaped the art world through their creative practices and academic roles at historically White colleges and universities in the United States. The collection consists of 20 to 25 paintings, each maintaining a consistent 36” x 48” format while employing unique techniques to reflect the subject’s distinctive artistic and educational legacy.

Symbolic Representation of Meleko Mokgosi

Symbolic Representation of Robert Reed, Jr. (Artist)

_Acrylic and paper on canvas_

_36” x 48”_

_2024_

Part of _The Black Male Artist Professor Series_, this portrait honors Robert Reed and his influential career as a Black male visual artist and professor in visual art and/or art education. Drawing inspiration from Fauvism’s vivid color schemes and expressive forms, the painting integrates acrylic and paper collage to convey Reed’s dynamic presence and artistic philosophy. Embedded within the composition are symbolic motifs that reference his exploration of abstraction, spatial dynamics, and the intersections of architecture and identity, reflecting his lasting impact on contemporary art and education.

This series highlights Black male artists who have shaped the art world through their creative practices and academic contributions at historically White colleges and universities in the United States. The collection features 20 to 25 paintings, each in a consistent 36” x 48” format, employing distinct techniques to represent the subject’s unique artistic and educational legacy.

Symbolic Representation of Robert Reed (Artist)

**Symbolic Representation of Derrick Adams**

_Acrylic and paper on canvas_

_36” x 48”_

_2024_

Part of _The Black Male Artist Professor Series_, this portrait of Derrick Adams pays homage to his contributions as a Black male visual artist and professor in visual art and/or art education. Inspired by Fauvism's bold color palettes and expressive forms, the painting utilizes acrylic and paper collage elements to capture Adams' dynamic presence and artistic philosophy. Symbolic motifs embedded within the composition reference his exploration of Black identity, pop culture, and architectural forms, reflecting his profound impact on contemporary art discourse.

This series celebrates Black male artists who have shaped the art world through their creative practices and academic roles at historically White colleges and universities in the United States. The collection consists of 20 to 25 paintings, each adhering to a uniform 36” x 48” format while employing unique techniques to represent its subject’s distinct artistic and educational legacy.

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