Upcoming Presentation: Jacob Lawrence: Vivid, Stylized Realism

Jacob Lawrence - The Migration Series, Panel no. 19: There had always been discrimination., between 1940 and 1941, Casein tempera on hardboard 18 x 12 in.; 45.72 x 30.48 cm. The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C.What About Art? Director Jill Kiefer will be delivering a talk at the Center of Continuing Education (Mamaroneck), April 9, 2015,  9:30 – 11:30 AM.

American painter Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) moved to Harlem with his family at age 13. He developed his talent in art classes sponsored by the Works Progress Administration (WPA), in 1932, and became known for his uniquely stylized works portraying scenes of African American life and history.

Vibrant, striking colors contrasted with somber brown and black outlines and shadows imbued Lawrence’s work with a distinctive overtone. 

This presentation will focus on some of his best-known pieces, such as Life in Harlem (1942) and War (1947)—and, in particular, on his powerful Migration Series. Created when the artist was just 23 years old, this series of 60 small tempera paintings (with text captions) addresses the multi-decade mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to the urban North, which began around 1915.

All of the panels (which are not all owned by a single institution) will be reunited for the first time in 20 years at MoMA, beginning April 3, 2015.

You won’t want to miss this wonderful exhibition—or our program devoted to this highly significant artist! 

Register Today at www.LMCCE.org or CALL 914-698-9126

Center of Continuing Education

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Larchmont,NY 10538 

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The exhibit One-Way Ticket: Jacob Lawrence's Migration Series and Other Works will run from April 3–September 7, 2015 at the MoMA