American artist Kehinde Wiley (born 1977)
Young Black individuals are often shown in heroic positions in Wiley's portraits, which update conventional European art historical themes for a modern audience. His art usually contrasts traditional and modern aesthetics with elaborate backdrops and colorful embellishments.
Wiley has worked with sculpting, photography, and printing in addition to painting. Many accolades and prizes, such as a MacArthur Fellowship in 2018, were given to him. His art has also been shown in prestigious museums and galleries all around the globe.
The official portrait of former US President Barack Obama, which was revealed in 2018 and is currently on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, was one of Wiley's most noteworthy commissions. Obama is shown in this image sitting on a chair against a background of lush flora. It has received much acclaim for its novel take on presidential portraiture.
Wiley is renowned for his dedication to social justice and participation in the community. In Senegal, West Africa, he established Black Rock in 2019, a multidisciplinary artist residence program with a focus on fostering cultural interchange and empowering artists of color.
The work of Wiley, who is now considered as one of the most significant contemporary artists working today, continues to stir and encourage audiences to consider key questions about representation, power, and identity.

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