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Gordon de la Mothe was given an OBE in 2015, primarily for services to art on the Commonwealth island of Grenada, West Indies, his birthplace. He established the teaching of art in Grenada, teaching GCSE and A Level art. The courses he began and taught have resulted in many successful young people establishing careers in the West Indies, America and Great Britain. He came to England in 1957 with a few O Levels, but worked his way up in teaching. He created the very successful series of teaching sessions which were eventually published into the seminal book Reconstructing the Black Image.This drawing is a stylized vision of an unknown steel band drawn in pastels.
gordon de la mothe (1933 –)
Gordon de la Mothe (b. 1933) is a Grenadian artist, writer & educator exploring racialised beauty, sexuality & race relations in his work. Author of 'Reconstructing the Black Image', awarded OBE for services to art. Discover portraits, sketches & mor
Black Cultural Archives (London, United Kingdom)
Discover Black British history at the Black Cultural Archives – a vital community hub preserving stories of resilience, activism, and cultural pride since 1981. Explore exhibitions & collections reflecting a rich legacy.
About this artwork
- Title: Steel Band
- Artist: gordon de la mothe
- Year: 1978
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Black Cultural Archives
- Movement: Expressionism
- Medium: Pastel
- Period: Modern
- Corpus context: grenadian artistic voice , black image reclamation
Quick Facts
- Artistic style: Expressionistic, sketch-like
- Medium: Pastel
- Subject or theme: Musical performance, rhythm, and energy
- Notable elements or techniques: Gestural lines, layered pastel strokes
- Year: 1978
- Artist: Gordon de la Mothe
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