Night In Day Lithograph by Ebony Visions

Night In Day by Ebony Visions is a lithograph. Dimensions: 19 x 36. Edition size: Edition limited. item# 30000000

Ebony Visions is a celebrated collection of African American figurines, created by renowned artist Thomas Blackshear. These limited edition sculptures capture the grace, strength, and spirituality of Black culture, blending elegant craftsmanship with deep cultural heritage. Each hand-painted statue reflects Blackshear’s signature style, bringing symbolism and storytelling to life through fine art. Ebony Visions collectibles are highly sought after for their artistic beauty and historical significance, making them treasured pieces for art enthusiasts and collectors of African American art.

Night In Day Unframed Canvas is a Special Limited Edition Anniversary Release."Night in Day is my breakthrough painting. I guess you could say that this was the first piece that helped me get in touch with who I'm becoming." --- Thomas Blackshear II "I wanted to create a new piece for the Society of Illustrators art show in San Francisco," says Blackshear," and Night in Day became my breakthrough. It was the first time I saw a painting in my head before I did it. I even knew the name of it. Every piece I did from that point on was different. I had a new goal, a new outlook, and a new reason for what I was doing." Night in Day represents the nighttime wrapped in daylight, but it also symbolizes any person's emergence from the darkness of doubt into the light of love and hope. Blackshear's mastery of light and dark, influenced by such illustrators of the "golden age" as Maxfield Parrish and N.C. Wyeth, creates a timeless, landmark image. - 30000000

NOTES: Night in Day, the painting came to Thomas after he experienced a three year depression. "I lost confidence in my art," he explains. "I was in an enviable position job wise, but there was no joy in my work. I lost 'me.' All I had left was my faith in God, and then I realized I had it all because of my faith."

Thomas prayed for inspiration for a painting to display in an upcoming art show. In 1985, Night in Day was the first work he did after his period of depression. "Christ lifted me out of depression," he says. The image of a man emerging out of darkness, into the light, testifies to this experience. Toni Morison's book, Song of Solomon, features Night in Day as the cover art. .

Night In Day  Lithograph by Ebony Visions 

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