Late 20th Century/21st Century

Late 20th Century/21st Century

Period: 1980 to 2001

Diva

1994

This art piece was created by Gwendolyn Clarine Knight whom was an American artist who was born in Bridgetown, Barbados, in the West Indies. Knight painted throughout her life but did not start seriously exhibiting her work until the 1970s. This picture stood out to me because it very striking especially showing the beauty of the African American woman.

Shining Second Act

2019

This artwork was completed by Amy Sherald. Amy Sherald is an American painter. She works mostly as a portraitist depicting African Americans in everyday settings. Her style is simplified realism, involving staged photographs of her subjects. This art piece stood out to me because of how vibrant the colors on the clothes were and how hipster it looks. It resembles how people dress today.