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Artist Biography
Early Life and Education
- Born: August 30, 1973, Columbus, Georgia
- Grew up in a predominantly white area of the South, which influenced her later exploration of race and identity.
- Initially encouraged by parents to pursue medicine but discovered her passion for art during a school field trip to the Columbus Museum.
- Attended Clark-Atlanta University, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1997.
- Studied with artist-historian Dr. Arturo Lindsay at Spelman College and participated in an International Artist-in-Residence program in Portobelo, Panama.
- Earned an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Artistic Style and Influences
- Known for her distinctive style of stylized realism, depicting African Americans in everyday settings.
- Utilizes a grayscale palette for skin tones since 2012, challenging conventional notions of race and color. This technique draws attention to the subject's presence and personality rather than focusing on skin tone.
- Her portraits often feature subjects against monochrome backgrounds, creating a dreamlike quality.
- Influenced by the American Realist tradition, particularly artists like Edward Hopper.
- Draws inspiration from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and underrecognized figures in African American art history such as William H. Johnson, Archibald Motley, and Laura Wheeler Waring.
Major Works and Achievements
- First Lady Michelle Obama Portrait: Commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery, this iconic portrait significantly increased attendance at the gallery and is considered a landmark achievement.
- Breonna Taylor Portrait: A powerful tribute to Breonna Taylor, highlighting social justice issues.
- "Welfare Queen": Sold for $3.9 million, bringing attention to artist resale royalties.
- Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition Winner (2016): Awarded for her painting "Miss Everything (Unsuppressed Deliverance)."
- Selected by Barack and Michelle Obama to paint their official portraits – a historic first for an African American artist.
Development and Themes
- Early work focused on autobiographical themes.
- Shifted focus to exploring African American cultural history and the representation of the Black body.
- Her art consistently addresses issues of race, identity, and equality.
- Often portrays her subjects with a sense of dignity, strength, and self-assuredness.
- Employs vibrant colors in clothing and accessories to express individuality and personality.
Historical Significance
- Broke barriers as the first woman and African American to win the National Portrait Gallery's Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition.
- Became the first African American artist commissioned to paint official presidential portraits.
- Her work has contributed significantly to diversifying representation in art museums and challenging traditional notions of portraiture.
- Elevates everyday Black Americans, celebrating their lives and experiences within a broader historical context.
amy sherald
1973 - , United States of America
Quick Facts
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Portraiture, Realism
- Date Of Birth: August 30, 1973
- Full Name: Amy Sherald
- Nationality: American
- Notable Artworks:
- First Lady Michelle Obama
- Light is easy to love
- The bathers
- Welfare Queen
- Place Of Birth: Columbus, Georgia, USA
