Woman In Red
$1,500.00
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Warm, full-throated and alive—this canvas feels like the very pulse of a summer night outdoors. Gilbert Young places musicians close together so the scene reads as a single, joyful conversation: a saxophonist in a red jacket leans forward, breathing into his horn, while conga and drum players behind him move in loose, syncopated rhythm. The palette is vivid—brilliant golds and yellows for the instruments set against deep blues, purples and splashes of red—so the music seems to glow as much as it sounds. Thick, energetic brushwork gives the figures a tactile presence; you can almost see the motion of hands and the sway of bodies as the band grooves. Though the faces are not tightly detailed, their postures and the painting’s layered color convey camaraderie and the communal lift of live jazz. It’s a celebratory image that brings sound into color and invites you to feel the evening’s momentum and warmth.
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About JAZZIN' IN THE PARK - JOE JOHNSON
Every summer for many years, I'd be invited to the annual "Jazzin' in the Park" JazzFest in Cincinnati. I'd perform live on stage for the entire show and at the end of the concert I'd have a new "live" jazz piece. This one features Joe Johnson and it's for all you jazz lovers out there
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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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