Born, Columbus, GA
Received her MFA from Maryland Institute College of Art, 2004
Currently living in Baltimore, MD, USA
Well Prepared and Maladjusted
2008
43" x 54"
Oil on Canvas
Puppetmaster
2008
51" x 72"
Oil on Canvas
both painting images via Amy Sherald
This image gives you a sense of scale
image via bmoreart
I don't usually post about painters, and I thought why not?
Amy Sheralds work resonates with me. I like her explorations with identity. I also like that she received a prestigious private study residency with the Norwegian painter, Odd Nerdrum, whose work I saw in 1995 at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. They are stunningly realistic and highly dramatic.
I keep looking at these paintings and find myself returning once again.
Her work has a social context and exposes a clever subtext. She is a modern master and one to watch.
See more here.
These portraits are beautiful! Thanks for sharing them. I LOVE Odd Nerdrum and good for Amy to have been awarded the residency!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoy the post Patti! I only know about O. Nerdrum through my hubby. It was incredible to see his work up close.
ReplyDeleteIS VERY GOOD..............................
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