NIB Thomas Blackshear\'s Ebony Visions - \"Joy to the World\" Ornament 37068
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NIB Thomas Blackshear\'s Ebony Visions - \"Joy to the World\" Ornament 37068:
$39.95
\"I always knew Iwanted to create Ebony Visions\'. As an artist who happens to be black, I haddistinct ideas about what I would like to see in the line.\" The elegantcompeling figurines he created for the collection are a blen of both ArtNouveau and African culture, which Thomas calls \"Afro-Nouveau.\" - ThomasBlackshear .Thomas Blackshear introduced Ebony Visions in April 1995 with therelease of the first six Ebony Visions designs, The Storyteller, The Protector,The Nurturer, Siblings, Madonna and Tender Touch. Since then, Thomas Blackshearhas created many new designs to add to the Ebony Visions collection. ThomasBlackshear\'s Ebony Visions collection is a master work of romantic symbolism.As with his paintings, these sculptures demonstrate Thomas Blackshear\'sincredible sense of design, unique eclectic style, and extraordinary mastery ofcolor. Elegant drapery and delicate detail tantalize the eye while revealingeach sculpted form. Thomas Blackshear\'s Ebony Visions depicts a full range ofemotions that are both powerful and at the same time subtle. He deliberatelyportrays his Ebony Visions figures in a timeless setting in order to transcenda specific time, place, or culture. This unique collection of limited editionfigurines emphasizes the beauty of the human form and symbolizes universalaspirations and ideals of humankind depicted through images that reflect theunique characteristics of the African American culture. For centuries classicalbeauty has been portrayed predominantly by white artisans who represent whitesubjects in their art. In this romantic and subtle tour de force, ThomasBlackshear creates a new vision of beauty and human emotion, an Ebony Vision.
NIB Thomas Blackshear\'s Ebony Visions - \"Joy to the World\" Ornament 37068:
$39.95