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early black portraits, challenging tradition, self-representation, postmodern statement, van dyck & velázquez, 19th-century portraiture, american realism, black identity

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Barkley Hendricks was best known for his full-figure, life-sized portraits of people of color that he began painting in the late 1960s.

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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

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Artistic Movement Or Style: Black portraiture, Conceptualism
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Van Dyck
- Velázquez
Date Of Birth: April 16, 1945
Date Of Death: April 18, 2017
Full Name: Barkley Leonnard Hendricks
Nationality: American
Notable Artworks:
- Lawdy Mama
- What's Going On
- Self Portrait
- Bahsir
Place Of Birth: Philadelphia, United States

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