Overdue Recognition Art Gallery presents "First Day" by Anthony Armstrong.
Master Printmaker Lou Stovall is pleased to collaborate with gifted social commentary artist Anthony Armstrong in the creation of the exceptional 26 X 27 silkscreen print "First Day". As in past commissioned works of noted artist Alexander Calder, Elizabeth Catlett, Gene Davis, David Driskell, Sam Gilliam, Lois Mailou Jones, and Jacob Lawrence this new release will be an instant collectors item. The historically significant and stylized neo-abstract mixed media painting on canvas is superbly translated into a 70 color hand-pulled print. The reoccuring Civil Rights theme in Armstrong's other important works such as; "Frontline, Tears for Dakfur, To the Colored Waiting Room & The Black Wall Street Series," is visually prominent in "First Day"
Ruby Bridges, the first African American to integrate the William Frantz Public School in New Orleans is depicted escorted by federal marshals into the formerly all-white elementary school. "First Day" also commemorates the Supreme Court's decision to ban segregation in schools throughout the United States. Overdue Recognition Art Gallery is proud to offer this 90 piece limited edition historic silkscreen. To reserve your 26 X 27 limited edition silkscreen print call (301) 262-3553 or email Jackie.Thompson@overduerecognition.com
