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Art

"Redemption" - An 20 x 24 Original Piece of Art by Thomas Heath

Item Number
150
Estimated Value
850 USD
Opening Bid
500 USD

Item Description

 

“I work intuitively and I am fascinated by the shapes and images that appear to express the experiences of people of the African Diaspora. I feel “chosen” to relay these messages and see this pursuit and expression as highly spiritual. I have never visited Africa yet, the shapes and images that appear as I work suggest a deep connection. I believe the shapes, texture and color in my work are given to me directly from my ancestors.” Thomas Heath

 

Item Special Note

Thomas Heath is co-founder of the Heath Gallery. Originally from Newport News, VA.   Heath has been exhibiting in New York for the last 17 years. Heath is self-taught and commonly known to the Harlem community as the "Hat Man" due to the unique wearable art pieces he created and sold throughout NYC. Heath often modeled many of his designs always topped off by an extraordinary hat of his own or fellow artisans design. Heath's work is in public and private collections throughout the country. His work was published in African American Art: The Long Struggle, by Crystal Britton, SMITHMARK Publishers, 1996