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Amy Sherald
Early Life and Education Born: August 30, 1973, Columbus, Georgia Grew up in a predominantly white area of the South, which influenced her later exploration of race and identity. Initially encouraged by parents to pursue medicine but discovered her passion for art during a school field trip to the Columbus Museum. Attended Clark-Atlanta University, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1997. Studied with artist-historian Dr. Arturo
Lindsay at Spelman College and participated in an International Artist-in-Residence program in Portobelo, Panama. Earned an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Artistic Style and Influences Known for her distinctive style of stylized realism, depicting African Americans in everyday settings. Utilizes a grayscale palette for skin tones since 2012, challenging conventional notions of race and color. This technique dr…
