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StatsSlick
170.0 x 123.0 cm
Chrysler Museum of Art
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Is "Slick" by Barkley Leonnard Hendricks kept in the artist's home country?
Yes - the artwork is kept in the artist's home country. Barkley Leonnard Hendricks was born in United States of America, and the original "Slick" is held in a museum in United States of America.
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Artist Biography
Early Life and Education
- Born: April 16, 1945, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Family Background: Grew up in a family that valued art and education. His parents migrated from Halifax County, Virginia to Philadelphia.
- Education: Attended Simon Gratz High School, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), and Yale University where he earned both a Bachelor's and Master’s degree. Studied with notable artists like Bernard Chaet, Lester Johnson, Gabor Peterdi, Robert Reed, and Walker Evans.
Artistic Development and Influences
- European Influence: Early career was significantly influenced by travels to Europe, particularly the portrait styles of artists such as van Dyck and Velázquez.
- Addressing Representation: Troubled by the absence of Black people in Western art history, he dedicated his work to correcting this imbalance.
- Style Characteristics: Paintings are characterized by life-sized, realistic depictions of Black Americans against monochromatic backdrops. A unique blend of American realism and postmodernism.
- Key Influences: The Black Power movement influenced his desire to portray Black Americans with pride and dignity.
Notable Works and Exhibitions
- Significant Paintings: Notable works include Lawdy Mama (portrait of his second cousin) and What’s Going On (inspired by Marvin Gaye's single).
- Exhibition Highlights: His work has been exhibited at prestigious venues including the Frick Collection in Manhattan (first African American artist to have a solo exhibit), the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, and the Chrysler Museum of Art.
- Self-Portraits: Created notable self-portraits like Brilliantly Endowed (Self portrait) and Slick in response to critical reviews.
Legacy and Historical Significance
- Contribution to Black Portraiture: Made significant contributions to Black portraiture and conceptualism, challenging traditional Western art representations.
- Black Arts Movement Figure: A key figure in the Black Arts Movement, advocating for greater representation of Black artists and culture.
- Recognition and Awards: His work has been widely recognized for its unique style and powerful message.
- Availability: Paintings are available for viewing and purchase on ArtsDot.com.
Further Information
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barkley_L._Hendricks
- ArtsDot Profile: /en/artists/barkley-leonnard-hendricks/
Barkley Leonnard Hendricks
1945 - 2017 , United States of America
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Barkley Leonnard Hendricks
- Nationality: American
- Date Of Birth: 1945
- Date Of Death: 2017
- Place Of Birth: Philadelphia, United States of America
- Notable Artworks:
- Lawdy Mama
- What's Going On
- Self Portrait
- Bahsir
- Artistic Movement Or Style: Black portraiture, Conceptualism
- Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Van Dyck
- Velázquez
