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Artworks
Wadsworth Jarrell USA, b. 1929
Prophecy, 1974Acrylic on canvas48 x 85 1/2 in
121.9 x 217.2 cm6873Copyright The ArtistFurther images
'In 1973 the final AFRICOBRA show, 'AFRICOBRA III' was held. However, members still continued to meet and practice the ideals put forward by the group.[15] African influences A mask created..."In 1973 the final AFRICOBRA show, "AFRICOBRA III" was held. However, members still continued to meet and practice the ideals put forward by the group.[15] African influences A mask created by the Senufo people, which would influence Jarrell's paintings and sculpture. Jarrell's studies of African art and the Senufo people appeared as a major influence during the mid-1970s. Paintings such as Prophecy, Reorientation and Navaga depict human figures that appear blended with Senufo sculptures. Navaga (1974) shows a seated woodcarver, holding a staff he works on, appearing to be made of wood himself. He wears clothing of and is surrounded by coolade colors. The face is that of Jarrell's father, manipulated into a Senufo sculptural style." (From The History Makers digital archive.)Provenance
Africobra50, 2019, Kavi Gupta, Chicago, IL, United States
Africobra: Nation Time, 2019, La Biennale di Venezia, Venice, Italy
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