My exhibit is of the Art of celebrating in the 19th-century African American culture. Celebrating have been a part of our culture since living in the Motherland of Africa. The artwork that will be presented is of paintings and photo image. It is of the Afro Brasil museum, The Museum of African American Art.
African Dancers, Palmer C. Hayden, 1932, From the collection of: The Museum of African American Art
The use of colors in this painting give the sense of a happy celebration with the texture and colors in the background make out a boat. Colors give me an emotional point of happiness.
African Dancer, Palmer C. Hayden, 1932, From the collection of: The Museum of African American Art
African tribes love to dance for many things and looking at the piece of a women dancing could have been just a happy time. The smooth contract and the movement of the lady she was happy.
Blues Singer, Palmer C. Hayden, From the collection of: The Museum of African American Art
This is a painting of an everyday life of a hang out place. This piece shows it's the color's giving the mood of family or friends hanging out in the 50's singing the blues.
Can't Sleep At Night, Palmer C. Hayden, 1932, From the collection of: The Museum of African American Art
In the 30's along the rest stops and depots would be homes set to feed, and house blacks. Looing at the shapes in this painting shows relaxation of the people eating. While listening to the guitar.
Untitled, Alcides Cruz, 1900/1900, From the collection of: Afro Brasil Emanoel Araujo Museum
This painting is of a wedding in the 1900's. The use of shapes and lines bring this picture together of a happy wedding. Celebrating in the union of Family, the shapes brings a color of emotion.
Where'd You Git Them Hightop Shoes, Palmer C. Hayden, 1944/1947, From the collection of: The Museum of African American Art
This party going on could very well be a juke joint party or a regular neighborhood party. The use of colors and the contrast of them shows the celebrating in the dancing and singing.
Beale Street Blues, Palmer C. Hayden, 1943, From the collection of: The Museum of African American Art
The gathering and happiness are seen at this club. Cards have always been a thing in the black culture events. Whether at home or in a club setting. Mr. Hayden use of bright and dark colors mixed.
No Easy Riders, Palmer C. Hayden, 1948/1950, From the collection of: The Museum of African American Art
Laid back waiting on the lady to finish cooking while being entertained by the guitar player. The contrast and shapes are strong in the depths to what is going on. Color red always bring out a pic.
From the collection of: LIFE Photo Collection
This black/white pencil picture showing slaves dancing. The celebration of a wedding even in the saddest of times was always a joy. The value in darkness and the lamp, gives you the since being there.
Group at church meeting, Doris Ulmann, ca. 1930, From the collection of: George Eastman Museum
This church service is another way African Americans culture celebrates. This photo was taken in black and white with light coming through the window. Bring lights on the people inside singing.
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