Herbert Gentry "The Man, The Master, The Magic"

G. R. N’Namdi Gallery

poster for Herbert Gentry "The Man, The Master, The Magic"

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The paintings and drawings in this retrospective exhibition vary in size and range from 1964 until 2003.
Gentry's formation as a painter should be considered in light of the passion he brought to his identity as a painter, "A painter paints, a fighter fights, a writer writes," he would say. Gentry painted his world on canvas, alluding to his fascination with the power of social relationships and the allure of the journey. His aesthetic speaks through decisive lines and a strong sense of composition. His canvasses are intuitively descriptive of his international experiences living in Harlem and throughout Europe. He stated: "Painting is very much about sex, it's about love, it's about putting things together". The drawings featured in this exhibition, although as extemporaneous as his paintings, are more laid-back and lovely. They're filled with sinfully sinuous lines forming erotic shapes inspired by the curvaceous form of the female body.

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from February 15, 2008 to April 12, 2008

Artist(s)

Herbert Gentry

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