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Michelle Obama’s Portrait Artist Sits for a Profile

October 24, 2017 by Marion Maneker

“A clear unspoken granted magic,” 2017,
by Amy Sherald. Credit Courtesy of the Artist and Monique Meloche Gallery

The choice of Kehinde Wiley to paint President Obama’s portrait has set off some complaints among a number of art world participants who cite Mr. Wiley’s use of a studio in China to produce much of his work.

But Michelle Obama’s choice of Amy Sherald has met with a glowing profile by Robin Pogrebin in the New York Times:

The selection of Ms. Sherald, who typically depicts African-Americans doing everyday things — two women in bathing suits, a man holding a child — has historical significance. “It’s as if she’s saying, ‘Let’s be clear: the President and I are African Americans and proudly so,” Mr. Staiti said, “and these portraits are going to have an African-American vibe — they’re going to break out of that rather staid tradition. I think it’s important and I think it’s political,” he added, referring to Mrs. Obama’s choice.

After a Late Start, an Artist’s Big Break: Michelle Obama’s Official Portrait  (The New York Times)

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