Weusi Ancestors
This page is dedicated to the men & women of WEUSI who have transitioned. They pioneered the " Black Arts Movement ". We give praise to our ancestors.
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Hameed Benjamin -An esteemed WEUSI ancestor. These three images are only a small snapshot of his talent.
Hameed Benjamin -An esteemed WEUSI ancestor. These three images are only a small snapshot of his talent.
Bill Howell ( 1943 - 1975 ).....An " Untitled " work by a master painter. This work is 40 x 50 inches on canvas. A master graphics designer and illustrator, he became the first African American Art Director of an East Coast chain store (J.M.Fields ) in the 1960's.
Bill Howell ( 1943 - 1975 ).....An " Untitled " work by a master painter. This work is 40 x 50 inches on canvas. A master graphics designer and illustrator, he became the first African American Art Director of an East Coast chain store (J.M.Fields ) in the 1960's.
Kay Brown was a printmaker extraordinaire. This looks like an aquatint etching. She was a publisher, author, graphic & fashion designer as well as a printmaker. Kay received her undergraduate degree from The City College of New York City and her masters degree in Fine Arts from Howard University in Washington D.C.
Kay Brown was a printmaker extraordinaire. This looks like an aquatint etching. She was a publisher, author, graphic & fashion designer as well as a printmaker. Kay received her undergraduate degree from The City College of New York City and her masters degree in Fine Arts from Howard University in Washington D.C.
James Seypo was a printmaker, designer, educator and painter. He exhibited " Forward " in the " Journey To Consciousness " show held at the WEUSI Nuyumba Ya Sanaa Gallery & Academy of Arts and Studies located in Harlem, New York. James made many contributions to the Congo Square Drummer (Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York).
James Seypo was a printmaker, designer, educator and painter. He exhibited " Forward " in the " Journey To Consciousness " show held at the WEUSI Nuyumba Ya Sanaa Gallery & Academy of Arts and Studies located in Harlem, New York. James made many contributions to the Congo Square Drummer (Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York).
Abdul Rahman wore many hats as a WEUSI warrior. He was an artist, designer, lecturer, and educator. He curated shows for WEUSI and was the Assistant Director of The Nyumba Ya Sanaa Gallery of Arts and Study Academy. a community activist, he was the Director of the Afro Arts Cultural Center in Harlem, New York.
Abdul Rahman wore many hats as a WEUSI warrior. He was an artist, designer, lecturer, and educator. He curated shows for WEUSI and was the Assistant Director of The Nyumba Ya Sanaa Gallery of Arts and Study Academy. a community activist, he was the Director of the Afro Arts Cultural Center in Harlem, New York.
G. Falcon Beazer was born in New York City. He is widely considered to be a self-taught art although the records show he did have some classes at the Arts Students League and City College of New York. He travelled extensively through North Africa, Mexico and Southern Europe. He studied, lectured and exhibited during his time is these regions. He is also credited with founding Karma, the Living Workshop In Karma.
G. Falcon Beazer was born in New York City. He is widely considered to be a self-taught art although the records show he did have some classes at the Arts Students League and City College of New York. He travelled extensively through North Africa, Mexico and Southern Europe. He studied, lectured and exhibited during his time is these regions. He is also credited with founding Karma, the Living Workshop In Karma.
Created by Rudy Irvin: One of the five original members.
Created by Rudy Irvin: One of the five original members.
Art by G. Falcon Beazer
Art by G. Falcon Beazer
Gaylord Hassan
Gaylord Hassan
Art by Gaylord Hassan at the Dywer Cultural Center exhibition in 2010.
Art by Gaylord Hassan at the Dywer Cultural Center exhibition in 2010.
Okoe Pyatt
Okoe Pyatt
A master collage artist & painter. His work has been collected nationally and internationally. Okoe spent more than 50 years making art and is one of the founders of the WEUSI Academy of Art & Studies.
Monk
Monk
Collage on paper
Africa
Africa
24 x 36.5 Inches
Collage
1995
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks
8 x 10 Inches
Collage
2005
Kente
Kente
8 x 10 Inches
Collage
2005
Garvey
7.5 x 9.5 Inches
Collage
2000
Perry Cannon
Perry Cannon
Painter / Printmaker
Perry Cannon
Perry Cannon
Untitled
Woodcut
Perry Cannon
Perry Cannon
Three Sisters
Linoleum Print
Perry Cannon
Perry Cannon
Untitled
Woodcut
Perry Cannon
Perry Cannon
Untitled
Mixed Media
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