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The Melvin Holmes Collection of African American Art

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   Ellen Jane    Plaster  9 3/8x7x7 inches  c. 1930  Photo credit: John Wilson White Studio   

Joseph Kersey (1909-1983)

Joseph Kersey (1909-1983)

Bronzeville artist known mainly for sculpture.  Joseph Kersey was a member of George Neal's Art Crafts Guild and a founding member of the South Side Community Art Center.  His work was featured at the informal opening of the art center gallery.  Kersey also received an Honorable Mention for his sculpture entitled “Anna” at the American Negro Exposition in 1940.

Bio courtesy of www.tylerfineart.com. Link to full bio: http://tfa-exhibits.com/new-page-1/

Joseph Kersey (1909-1983)

Joseph Kersey (1909-1983)

Bronzeville artist known mainly for sculpture.  Joseph Kersey was a member of George Neal's Art Crafts Guild and a founding member of the South Side Community Art Center.  His work was featured at the informal opening of the art center gallery.  Kersey also received an Honorable Mention for his sculpture entitled “Anna” at the American Negro Exposition in 1940.

Bio courtesy of www.tylerfineart.com. Link to full bio: http://tfa-exhibits.com/new-page-1/

   Ellen Jane    Plaster  9 3/8x7x7 inches  c. 1930  Photo credit: John Wilson White Studio   

Ellen Jane

Plaster

9 3/8x7x7 inches

c. 1930

Photo credit: John Wilson White Studio

 

   The Spirited Singer (Marion Anderson)    Plaster  10 3/4x7 3/4x6 3/4 inches  c. 1950  Photo credit: John Wilson White Studio      

The Spirited Singer (Marion Anderson)

Plaster

10 3/4x7 3/4x6 3/4 inches

c. 1950

Photo credit: John Wilson White Studio

 

 

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