Painter
· 1943 – 2010
- United States
Purvis Young
Purvis Young, an American self-taught artist, utilized salvaged materials to create a visceral tapestry of urban life. His technique fused collage with expressive brushwork, often repurposing street detritus as canvases, reflecting a raw, unfiltered narrative style. His art radiates an intense empathy for the struggles and hopes within his community, capturing the turbulent energy of the human spirit.
193 Artworks
Urban Totem (original mixed media painted on found water tank)
Steel, Reclaimed objects
15x60x15in
$18,140
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