James Denmark

Place: Winter Haven

Born: 1936

Biography:

James Denmark was born in Winter Haven, Florida, on March 23, 1936 into a family of artists. He was exposed to color and form at an early age by his grandmother – a wire sculptor and quilt artist, by his grandfather – a painter, and by his mother – an interior designer. Denmark pursued a Bachelor of Fine Art degree and came under the tutelage of Dr. Samella Lewis, who exposed him to the great traditions and accomplishments of African American artists. Denmark's work is characterized by his use of color and form, and his art is included in numerous public and private collections around the world. He is considered one of the leading African American artists of his generation.