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Kani Saburi Ayubu June 30, 2016 1 Comment

Ernie Barnes Biography: From Football Star to Legendary Artist

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Kani Saburi Ayubu February 7, 2011 13 Comments

The History of Sugar Shack

Sugar Shack by Ernie Barnes

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Kani Saburi Ayubu December 19, 2010 10 Comments

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Kani Saburi Ayubu May 1, 2009 1 Comment

Rest In Peace Ernie Barnes

Ernie Barnes Dies at 70

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Ernie Barnes, the famous neo-mannerist artist, passed on April 27, 2009 at  Cedar-Sinai Hospital at the age of 70.  He died from complications from a rare blood disorder.

Ernie Barnes was best known as the official artist for the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.  He also was the “ghost” painter for J.J. on the hit TV sitcom “Good Times”.  His painting “Sugar Shack” is probably his most famous and popular print due to it being showcased during the closing credits of “Good Times” and also because it was used on Marvin Gaye’s 1976 album “I Want You”.  Ernie Barnes

Ernie Barnes was one of the most succesful figurative artists of his time.  His paintings featured ordinary people and athletes with elongated forms and closed eyes.   They were typically painted in a manner that expressed their physical or spiritual struggles.  His style has also been described as that of a neo-mannerist.

He was born in Durham, NC on July 15, 1938 and was a professional football player prior to pursuing his true passion, Art.  He has been commissioned by entertainers such as Kanye West, Flip Wilson, Sylvester Stallone, Harry Belafonte and many, many more.

He was a tremendously talented artist and a true icon in the African American art industry.  He will be missed.

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Kani Saburi Ayubu November 4, 2008 Leave a Comment

“The Drum Major” by Ernie Barnes

The Drum Major by Ernie Barnes

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!

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Kani Saburi Ayubu June 11, 2008 Leave a Comment

Ernie Barnes: Americans In Focus

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Below is a video featuring the amazing artist Ernie Barnes. Ernie Barnes hails from my hometown of Durham, NC and is best known for the print “Sugar Shack” which was featured on the cover of Marvin Gaye’s classic, soulful opus, “I Want You”. Enjoy!

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