Still Life with Orchids, African Dan Mask and Artifacts Toddler T-Shirt

My work is filled with symbolism and metaphors. I use a wide range of recycled, reclaimed, and re-purposed materials to illustrate the resilience and diversity in African Cultures. What was discarded as worthless is, and always was, a valuable resource.....just like African people.This work is mixed media with fabric, acrylic, and paper on gallery wrap canvas features African Mask and Orchids in a cubist design.

Everett Spruill was born in Birmingham, Alabama 1954. Earned a degree in Business Management from Berea College, Kentucky 1976. As a youth Everett spent many afternoons at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The museum and his early exposure to classical music would prove to have a great influence on his artistic development. "Mom worked at A.G. Gastons' Lounge in the afternoon, I’d wait for her at the Museum until she got off …the Museum was my refuge and fueled my love for art. I really enjoy working with my hands, drawing and wood working projects were part of our “Industrial Education during the 60’s. I also had an ear for music so mom insisted I have voice and piano lessons". For more than 30 years Everett, a self-taught artist, has...