Birdman Trainer

1987

Joe Light

Associated Names
Joe Light
Painter, American, 1934 - 2005
The artwork features bold, abstract shapes and lines set against a green background. A central figure is depicted with geometric and outlined features. On top of the figure's head is an abstract bird, simplified into basic shapes and colors. Another bird is perched on the figure's outstretched arm. The background includes areas of red and orange, adding depth and contrast.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

The artist [1934-2005], Memphis; purchased 1987 by William S. Arnett [1939-2020], Atlanta; gift 2012 to the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, Atlanta; acquired 2020 by NGA through a gift/purchase agreement.

Associated Names

Bibliography

2000

  • Arnett, Paul, and William Arnett. Souls grown deep : African American vernacular art of the South. 2 vols. Atlanta, 2000-2001.

Inscriptions

lower right: J.liGhT; across top reverse: BiRdMAN TRAiNER

Wikidata ID

Q108686974

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