Description: James Denmark Kumu MaskAcrylic on paper 17 3/4 x 23 7/8FramedSigned “Denmark” lower right James Denmark was born in Winter Haven, Florida on March 23, 1936 into a family of Artists. He was exposed to color and form at an early age by his grandmother, a wire sculptor and quilt artist, by his grandfather, a bricklayer noted for his unique custom design molds and his mother who was gifted with an intuitive feeling for design and a fastidiousness for detail which she expressed in all aspects of her daily life. This rich beginning is the root of James Denmark's creative expression.He attended Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University (FAMU) in Tallahassee, Florida on a sports scholarship. While pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at FAMU, Denmark came under the tutelage of the artist and acclaimed African-American art historian, Dr. Samella Lewis, who exposed him to the great traditions and accomplishments of the African-American art movement. After graduating from FAMU, Denmark moved to Brooklyn, New York and began a career as an art teacher in the public school system.
Price: 5495 USD
Location: New York, New York
End Time: 2024-11-14T16:14:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 37.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: James Denmark
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Color: Multi-Color
Date of Creation: 2000-Now
Material: Acrylic
Framing: Framed
Subject: Masks
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Type: Painting
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Width (Inches): 17
Height (Inches): 23
Painting Surface: Paper
Features: Framed, Matted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Denmark
