Sunday, October 30, 2016
If you haven’t seen Kehinde Wiley’s work, prepare to be amazed. The
LA-native, NY-based artist creates striking pieces in classical styles,
but with modern black people at the center of the work. His pieces
are moving and employ bright colors and an attention to detail that
truly brings them to life.
LA-native, NY-based artist creates striking pieces in classical styles,
but with modern black people at the center of the work. His pieces
are moving and employ bright colors and an attention to detail that
truly brings them to life.
Photo: Kehinde Wiley, Sancta Maria, Mater Dei
He takes inspiration for the poses in the pieces from the Old Masters of art, and this exhibit in particular pays homage to religious iconography. Although he’s an award-winning, highly-praised artist, his latest exhibit is monumental. It consists of paintings and six stained glass windows. Check some of it out below.
Photo: Kehinde Wiley, Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted II
Photo: Kehinde Wiley, The Virgin and Child, Enthroned
Kehinde WileyPhoto: Kehinde Wiley, Mary Comforter, of the Afflicted
Photo: Kehinde Wiley, Madonna and Child
Wiley’s work is on display from Oct. 20, 2016 — Jan. 16, 2017 at Le Petit Palais in Paris.