Willie Nash African American Artist Original Print Ladies In The Field

  
Willie Nash (American, 20th century). Nash was a native of Ashville, North Carolina and lived in Durham, North Carolina during the second half of the twentieth century. He graduated from North Carolina Central University in 1968 with a BA degree in Fine Arts. Nash believed strongly that the audience for black art should not be limited to the affluent, so he made available moderately priced color prints of his original oils.

Air Force illustrator was a prominent. State-wide and national fixture in African American art. Nash's interpretations present an often unreported chapter that omits the trek made by many African Americans in search of better opportunities. Utilizing a painterly technique he also painted surreal landscapes, sometimes populated with dancing African figures against a background of ghostly, mask-like heads. Nash has an extensive exhibition history, including a group show of alumni artists from the NCCU Art department - considered to be a leader in Afro-American art studies.

The Art Department's 75th Anniversary Alumni exhibition ran from November 7, 2014 to December 12, 2014. Other nationally recognized graduates in the show included Ernie Barnes who was responsible for the works of art on the'70s show, "Good Times" supposedly painted by the character J. As portrayed by Jimmy Walker, Ivey Haynes, and Beverly McIver.

This piece measures 28" x 20" and unframed. It's called "Ladies in the Field" and Limited Edition #152/500.