Wilson was a sculptor who instructed Barnes to paint from his own life experiences. It can easily be said that Barnes has more than established himself as one among America’s leading contemporary painters.īarnes credits his college art instructor Ed Wilson for laying the foundation for his development as an artist. Seen through Barnes’ dramatic-comic vision, human figures play out their roles in a contemporary scenario in a manner that is both entertaining and finely executed. Many of his subjects are satirical and he uses exaggeration, and even caricature, to enhance their mood, humor and physical vitality. His athletic career made a special contribution to his sensibility and his art, and he often weds physical with artistic expression. In 1966 Ernie Barnes retired from football to commit himself to his art. Art, however, allowed him the privilege to interpret for the public his concepts of the relationship between art and life. Football gave him an enormous satisfaction of achievement, of being able to do something extremely difficult, and do it well.
THE TUNESMITH PROFESSIONAL
After college he continued in an illustrious professional athletic career, but never let his love for football overshadow his love for art. He chose North Carolina Central University and a major in art.
THE TUNESMITH FULL
He graduated from his high school a hero and star football player, and with 26 full athletic scholarships to choose from. In part this was a response to the demands of peer pressure which can be so strong at that age. However, when he reached high school his creative endeavors were temporarily detoured in his determination to become a successful athlete.
He was also a professional football player, actor and author.Įrnie Barnes’ involvement with art began at an early age, like most gifted adult artists. (J– April 27, 2009) was an African-American painter, well known for his unique style of elongation and movement. Authenticated by the Ernie Barnes Family TrustĮrnest “Ernie” Eugene Barnes, Jr.
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