The Black Art Depot Today

Title: The Drum Major
Artist: Ernie Barnes
Size: 26×20 inches
Edition: Open Edition Offset
Price: $125.00

This week our featured art print comes from the legendary Ernie Barnes.  He hails from my personal hometown of Durham, NC.  This print was selected because it embodies the spirit of homecoming.  The time of year when alums return to college campuses throughout the nation.  Now things may differ from school to school but at HBCU’s there isn’t a greater symbol for the fun, festivities and events of homecoming then the Drum Major.  He is the leader of the band and the halftime show’s party starter and at African American educational institution’s we take the battle of the bands as seriously as we take the actual football game.  So this is their tribute, a beautiful portrait of a Drum Major.

And for the uninitiated, I have posted a video of the Fab 5 at JSU below.  Enjoy!

Title: History + Hope = Change
Artist: Gilbert Young

This new art print by Gilbert Young is available in a variety of mediums and a variety of prices.  A portion of all proceeds are donated to the Obama Campaign for America.  Please visit: www.historyhopechange.com if you are interested in this art print.  You can also visit our Barack Obama Art Print & Poster Collection for other works of art featuring Barack Obama.

ATLANTA ARTIST ENDORSED BY BARACK OBAMA, HISTORIC PORTRAIT BY GILBERT YOUNG TO BENEFIT CAMPAIGN

A portrait of Senator Barack Obama, created by renowned artist Gilbert Young, was recently awarded an unprecedented honor when Senator Obama endorsed the dual portrait by autographing the original work along with the artist.

“Obama said I made him look good,” the Atlanta-based artist smiled. “I told him, that’s my job!”

The portrait, entitled “History + Hope = Change” will be used to create a series of commemorative posters, limited edition prints, and a very special limited edition full-sized serigraph. Proceeds from sales of the items will benefit the Obama for America campaign. Posters will sell for $20, signed and numbered prints will start at $1500 and will be packaged with an autographed photo of Young and Barack signing the original work of art.

Young created the portrait after receiving an invitation to attend a reception for the Senator during the NAACP Annual Convention recently held in Cincinnati.

“I handed my card to Obama and he said he knew my work,” Young said. “Then Obama called me a legend. It was one of the highlights of my career. I’ve never been so proud of my own work.”

The card Obama received featured a work of art that has become Young’s trademark. It depicts a man reaching down over a wall for another man’s hand. Young considers the image, entitled “He Ain’t Heavy,” to be a personal statement on social responsibility. “He Ain’t Heavy” has sold in galleries and gift shops across the U.S. and in select cities around the world for nearly 30 years.

Young will be in Denver August 25-29 to sign his historic “History + Hope = Change” posters and prints during the 2008 Democratic National Convention as a featured artist at the 9th annual After 5 Jazz & Blues Festival held in the historic Five Points Community. He will also appear at a reception hosted by Akente Express Gallery.

For more information, please visit www.historyhopechange.com, which will go live on August 24, 2008.

CONTACT:
Lea Winfrey-Young
678-933-2691
youngartone@aol.com

Here is video featuring C’Babi Bayoc from Wall Ball 2008.  This event was held at the 3rd Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis, MO and benefitted the St. Louis City Open Studio and Gallery.

Another video featuring David Garibalidi.  This interview if from the 4C The Power event:

Interview with David Garibaldi

This Black Art Video features the artist and icon known as Justin Bua.  Though it is short video it does a good job of summarizing who Justin Bua is and how he has impacted the world of art.  It features the art of Justin Bua and images and videos from one of his exhibitions at the Limited Addiction Gallery in Denver, Colorado.

BUA @ Limited Addiction Gallery

Dizzy Gillespie Photos, Posters & Art Prints

This week we celebrate the life John Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie.  The legendary trumpeter was one of the founders of Afro-Cuban Jazz and one of the prime architects of the Bebop movement.  He was born on October 21, 1917 in Cheraw, South Carolina.

Favorite Dizzy Gillespie Quote

“It’s taken my all my life to learn what not to play.”

Dizzy Gillespie Video

Additional Resources

Wikipedia: Dizzy Gillespie

Jazz & Blues Masters: Dizzie Gillespie

Dizzy Gillespie Art Prints & Posters

African American Birthday Cards

Our assorted African American Birthday Card Box Set is our featured collectible the week.  This box set is valued at $21.00 and we are retailing the birthday cards for only $9.99.  The box set consists of 12 greeting cards that all feature beautiful African American images and themes.  It is the perfect way to send birthday wishes to your family and friends.  View and purchase this box set in our African American All Occasion Card Collection today!

On Nov. 4th, 2008 our new calendar inspired by Barack Obama and his historic movement and achievements will be available.  This 16 month 2009 wall calendar is 12″ x 12″ in size and is the perfect way to show your support for this candidate and what will be his historic accomplishment.  It features Barack Obama and the elders that paved the way for him.  This calendar will be available in our African American Calendar Collection for pre-orders but will not begin shipping until at least Nov. 4th.

Title: Diva
Artist: Keith Mallett
Size: 11×14 inches
Medium: Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas
Edition Size: 200
Price: $150.00

Our featured art print this week comes from the legendary artist Keith Mallett and is entitled “Diva”.  This is a limited edition print that would be perfect for you home or jazz club.  Visit our Keith Mallett Art Gallery to view this and other incredible art by Keith Mallet.  Also visit our Keith Mallett Biography to learn more about this outstanding artist.