Artist Information:
Joyce Owens
Chicago, IL
United States
Member Since: Jun 2003
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Artist Statement:
I am a figurative artist who
wants people to look beyond
the outer layer of skin, and
search the many levels of
personality and humanity
within. To look beyond the
masks — the many faces we all
wear. I want us to appreciate,
in particular, the range of
surface appearance among
African-Americans and then
look longer and deeper to find
the beauty, both obvious and
hidden.
I want people to see the range
of colors and facial features
of African Americans and also
to encourage us to think of
histories that existed beyond
the Euro-centric model. I want
Americans to see that through
our shared, common historical
bond of slavery, European and
African heritages are
intertwined in this country.
That if we acknowledge that we
are related by blood and
accept that our relationship
is real, we may be able to, as
most families must, embrace
our similarities and cherish
and admire our differences.
The mask imagery in my work
serves as a conduit into the
depths of identity, ethnicity,
humanity and multiplicity in
an attempt to expose racial
stereotypes.
I use folded and draped
stretched canvas to reflect
the inevitable wrinkles in
life. I work with weathered
wood ...
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Joyce Owens's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Joyce Owens's Portfolio. Browse Owens's body of work: I am a figurative artist who wants people to look beyond the outer layer of skin, and search the many levels of personality and humanity within. To look beyond the masks — the many faces we all wear. I want us to appreciate, in particular, the range of surface appearance among African-Americans and then look longer and deeper to find the beauty, both obvious and hidden.
I want people to see the range of colors and facial features of African Americans and also to encourage us to think of histories that existed beyond the Euro-centric model. I want Americans ... |
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