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Leroy Campbell
A self-taught artist reared in two cities rich in African American culture, Leroy Campbell was born in Charleston, South Carolina and raised in New York City. His works take a critical view of social, political and cultural issues of the African American life. As a child of the south, and descendant of the Gullah people of South Carolina, Campbell’s creative influences have been profoundly affected by his ancestral heritage. Campbell’s "The Newspaper Series", evolved out of a preceding body of work that focused on Gullah culture and history. These stylized images reflect many of the ideologies of the Gullah culture from a contemporary perspective. With his newspapers series, Campbell uses newspaper in his paintings because they are also a critical part of Black American cultural and literary history, as they tell stories of times past. Campbell’s art focuses on the notion of connection and unity despite separation of decades. He aims to induce a sense of nostalgia through the art while educating and enlightening the viewers. Each newspaper and the history it holds inspires him to continue telling the stories of African Americans rich ancestry. Most of Campbell’s works are created using collage techniques, and the newspapers play a significant role making the work cohesive. Each piece of newspaper has an important connection to the paintings that lie atop. In addition to the use of newspapers in this particular series; many of the works are layered with acrylic paints, fabrics and other found objects. These objects and varied mediums create the narrative that I am so inspired to share. The resonating theme in the art of Leroy Campbell is community, culture, and harmony. According to Campbell, “I am very motivated, through my work, to view art from a global perspective--one that encourages respect and equality. These inspirations lead me to create, not only for myself, but for the greater good. I feel validated as an artist to be able to share my life experiences and a part of my history with the viewers. This allows others to learn about aspects of African American culture from a unique perspective.”
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