Ebony
Visions by
Thomas Blackshear
"I
always knew I wanted to create Ebony Visions'. As an artist who
happens to be black, I had distinct ideas about what I would like
to see in the line." The elegant compeling figurines he created
for the collection are a blen of both Art Nouveau and African culture,
which Thomas calls "Afro-Nouveau." - Thomas Blackshear
Thomas Blackshear intriduced
Ebony Visions in April 1995 with the release of the first six Ebony
Visions designs, The
Storyteller, The
Protector, The
Nurturer,
Siblings, Madonna and Tender
Touch. Since then, Thomas Blackshear
has created many new designs to add
to
the Ebony Visions collection.
Thomas
Blackshear's Ebony Visions collection is a master work of romantic
symbolism. As with his paintings, these sculptures demonstrate
Thomas Blackshear's incredible sense of design, unique eclectic
style, and extraordinary mastery of color. Elegant drapery and
delicate detail tantalize the eye while revealing each sculpted
form.
Thomas
Blackshear's Ebony Visions depicts a full range of
emotions that are both powerful and at the same time subtle.
He deliberately portrays his Ebony Visions figures in a timeless
setting in order to transcend a specific time, place, or culture.
This unique collection of limited edition figurines emphasizes
the beauty of the human form and symbolizes universal aspirations
and ideals of humankind depicted through images that reflect
the unique characteristics of the African American culture.
For
centuries classical beauty has been portrayed predominantly by
white artisans who represent white subjects in their art. In
this romantic and subtle tour de force, Thomas Blackshear
creates a new vision of beauty and human emotion, an Ebony
Vision.
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