Portrait Painter2001 - Present
Kehinde Wiley
Portrait Painter at Black Rock Senegal
Kehinde Wiley is a visual artist known for his highly naturalistic paintings of Black people in heroic poses, referencing Old Master paintings. His work addresses the politics of representation by using the power of images to elevate Black individuals in a way that highlights their dignity, grace, and beauty.
Notable Achievements
- Selected to paint President Barack Obama's official portrait for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery
- Recipient of the U.S. Department of State Medal of Arts
- Founded Black Rock Senegal artist residency
- Works featured in over 40 public collections worldwide
- Received the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal from Harvard University
Expertise & Topics
Portrait Painter
Contemporary Art
Presidential Portrait Artist
Representation in Art
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