Woman In Red
$1,500.00
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You feel the rush before a landed blow — the instant of contact is all energy and color in this lively depiction of a boxing exchange. The figures are rendered with bold strokes and a bright, splattered palette that turns muscle and motion into a kind of light: the lead fighter’s outstretched arm and clenched red glove read as forceful and decisive, while his opponent’s raised guard and tilted head register the suddenness of impact. The composition favors forward movement; diagonal gestures and layered marks push outward from the center so the scene hums with momentum. Though painted with expressive, almost graphic bravura rather than strict realism, the work keeps the human confrontation at its heart — strength, focus, and the raw, physical drama of the sport. This image has a celebratory, kinetic presence that will bring lively color and athletic intensity to a room without feeling posed or static.
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About HEART OF A CHAMPION - ADRIEN BRONER
HEART OF A CHAMPION - ADRIEN BRONER. This piece features Adrien Broner. I sat ringside during one of this fights and created this piece just like the great Leroy Nieman used to do, but after I finished it, I felt like the piece represents the entire sport of boxing and ANY boxing fan would love it. The original is a mixed media, and I worked to get the energy and impact and movement in the piece.
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Gilbert Young is a renowned African American artist, muralist, and art conservator whose work profoundly captures the African American experience. His iconic painting, He Ain't Heavy, exemplifies his commitment to figurative realism and serves as a powerful piece of social commentary. Beyond his studio work, Young has made significant contributions as a community activist, creating impactful public murals that celebrate cultural heritage and address pertinent social issues. His art not only reflects the richness of African American culture but also inspires dialogue and understanding within the broader community.
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Image copyright © 2026 by Gilbert Young.
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Gilbert Young's support of various community activities and events in his native town of Cincinnati, Ohio spans over two decades. He was active there in both the artistic and scholastic arenas. Young served as Director and Conservator of the Fine Arts Collection for the University of Cincinnati for twenty-six years. He also served as Artist-in Residence for the University in 1994-1995.
Dating back to 1975, this multi-talented, multi-faceted, internationally known artist has lent the use of his images and time to many community projects and organizations. Young served as a consultant to the Harriet Beecher Stowe House Project, a renovation and restoration project for the Harriet Beecher Stowe house, creating a cultural arts center for the visual and performing arts in Cincinnati. In 1991, when the Cincinnati branch of the National Council of Negro Women hosted its first "Black Family Reunion", Gilbert was asked to provide the image that would become the official poster of the event. He also lent the use of his image, "Inside Daddy's World" , to The Black Male Coalition of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. in 1995 as the cover of their brochure and one of his most profound works, a commissioned portrait of civil rights leader Dr. martin Luther King hangs in the lobby of University Hospital.
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