Kehinde Wiley, Illustrator, New York

Description

This striking vertical artwork created by Kehinde Wiley is executed in the traditional medium of stained glass. It depicts a standing black man posed centrally within an ornate arched window frame. He has a shaved head, a thoughtful expression, and a glowing yellow halo positioned behind his head in the style of religious iconography. He wears a white hooded sweatshirt layered beneath a cream-colored puffer vest with red and brown accents, dark trousers rolled at the cuffs, and white sneakers. His hands are clasped gently in front of him. The background consists of rich green patterned glass with decorative red and white borders and architectural tracery at the top. Below him, a stone plinth bears a plaque with the name KERN ALEXANDER.

Style

Artistic, Vertical, 1990s

Techniques

Etching / intaglio

Color

Background

Illustrated Frame

Context

Fine Art / Personal Project