Woman In Red
$1,500.00
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A small, quiet drama plays out across this elongated canvas: three figures locked in the instant of passing, their bodies taut with motion and purpose. The running forms—rendered with warm, earthy skin tones and bright red singlets—carry a sense of family and tradition rather than anonymous competition. You notice the older runner’s hand extended like a careful teacher, the younger runner reaching back with a mixture of eagerness and respect; that gesture alone makes the work feel intimate and tender. Gilbert Young gives the scene air and openness with a broad, cloud-strewn sky and a low horizon, which lets the figures breathe and suggests a long journey beyond the frame. The restrained palette—sunlit flesh against vivid reds and the cool distance of blues and greens—creates an emotional clarity: this is about legacy, guidance, and the quiet pressure of passing something important along. The composition’s horizontal sweep echoes the idea of movement through time, while the focused, realistic faces keep the moment personal and immediate. There’s a reassuring dignity here: action tempered by care, energy directed toward continuity. It’s an image that reads like a family story told in motion—quietly proud, purposeful, and full of meaning.
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About THE HERITAGE
THE HERITAGE. Hand finished canvases.
Created in 1996 during the Olympics here in Atlanta, "The Heritage" came to mind when I visualized what we go through to launch our children into this world. My wife was pregnant with our youngest son at the time, and our boys Matt and Bart were becoming young men. I wanted to give them all my knowledge, all my experience, all I'd been through so their lives would be easier. If only it was as easy as handing off a baton...
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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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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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