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Wadsworth A. Jarrell (Born 1929) was active/lived in New York, Illinois. Wadsworth Jarrell is known for Abstract painting, elongated figures, playful children, African-American themes.
Wadsworth Jarrell (1929 - )
Born in Albany, Georgia,Wadsworth Jarrell's artworks continue to capture recurring themes of the working life of African-Americans in Chicago, as well as the sights and sounds of jazz musicians.
After serving in Korea with the U.S. Army, Jarrell moved to Chicago and, inspired by his first museum visits, enrolled in the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (1954-58). In the late 1960's, he opened WJ Studio and Gallery, where he hosted regional artists and musicians. His gallery became an important focal point for African-American art in Chicago .
In the mid 1960's, following tumultuous local racial violence, Jarrell became involved in the Organization of Black American Culture. Together in 1967, they created "The Wall of Respect", a mural depicting African-American heroes. For his part, he focused on rhythm and blues, featuring portrayals of James Brown, B.B. King, Billie Holiday, Muddy Waters, Aretha Franklin ...
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Art Method
Easel Painting
Murals: Design, Painting, Fresco, Mosaic, Glass
Photography as Fine Art
Art Media
Acrylic Paint
Art Subject
Black, African Culture, Figure, Genre, Civil Rights
Social Commentary, Cultural Issues, Political, Racial Views
Art Association
AFRICOBRA: African Commune of Bad Relevant Artists
Art School
Ray Vogue Art School/Ray College of Design, Student
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Student
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Art Educator: Teaching, Scholarship, Workshops and/or Writing
Exhibition of Museum
Studio Museum, Harlem
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