Floriano Peixoto FROM THE WORLD STAGE Brazil Series 2009 Kehinde Wiley American 1977present Oil on canvas About the Artist Kehinde Wiley born in Los Angeles is a largescale portraitist ID: 554330
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Marechal Floriano Peixoto (FROM THE WORLD STAGE: Brazil Series), 2009Kehinde Wiley American 1977-presentOil on canvasSlide2
About the Artist…Kehinde Wiley, born in Los Angeles, is a large-scale portraitistTypical subjects are “urban, black and brown” young menHe sees them as a reflection of himself and representations of cultural exchange
First subjects originated from Harlem
Has since taken an international focus with his art
Travels around the globe to places he feels Americans view as ‘exotic’Slide3
His subject choices stem from his interest in shining light on cultures that have traditionally been invisible in the art worldAdds modern themes and everyday people to artworks representing a country’s historyPortraits highlight underrepresented youth in an effort to include them in their country’s narrativeIntends to elevate these native, urban men to redefine their role in society and eliminate their label as foreign or exoticSlide4
CONSIDER THE CONTEXT This work is part of the third installment of Wiley’s series The World StageCreated during 2008-2009 residency in BrazilDepicts Afro-Brazilian males in poses drawn from iconic and art-historically recognizable portraits of rich, powerful, and usually white men
These portraits explore how power is defined and represented
The Afro-
Brazillian
men in this portrait are residents of Rio de
Janero’s
favelas (slums)Slide5
Their poses are adapted from two figures at the base of a famous monument dedicated to the military marshal and second President of Brazil,
Floriano
Peixoto
The two figures in the sculpture are meant to represent the original inhabitants of Brazil
Similar to the men in Wiley’s painting, these men portray the real, working class of Brazil
However, unlike the men in the statue, the men in Wiley’s painting stare back at the viewer
They reveal a sense of empowerment, a quality that is heightened by their monumental sizeSlide6
Questions to start a conversation: What are some similarities and differences between the sculpture and painting
Look at the background of the art. How would the work be different with another style behind the men? Would a solid or neutral color background change how the painting is viewed?
Consider the clothing of the two men. What clues about the subjects and their environment can be inferred from the clothes?
Compare this portrait to portraits you are familiar with. (or even with your own school photo) If you were being painted or photographed for a large scale portrait, would you dress in a similar or different fashion?
How does the artist use color and/or scale to reflect a particular time, tradition, or culture?Slide7
ART STARTSPortraitsMaterialsDrtawing paper
Colored pencils, fine –line markers, or other materials
Instructions
Keinde
Wiley selects his models from young people he finds when visiting inner cities. Have students select a friend, family member, or even themselves
Have students identify a personality trait, hobby, or interest of their subject
Have students create a full body portrait if their subject, leaving the background empty
Using the identifying trait, have students create a symbol to represent this
Have students fill in the background of their portrait with this symbolAdd color to add interest and contrast to the background