A world class illustrator, Thomas Blackshear is best known for his
limited edition prints and collector's plates. Now, his
extraordinary versatility as a fine artist is exhibited in a
third dimension: limited edition sculpture.
Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions collection is a master work of
romantic symbolism. As with his paintings, these sculptures
demonstrate Blackshear's incredible sense of design, unique
eclectic style and extraordinary mastery of color.
Blackshear's "Ebony Visions" depicts a full range of emotions that
are both powerful and at the same time subtle. He deliberately
portrays his figures in a timeless setting in order to transcend
a specific time, place or culture. This unique collection of
limited edition figurines emphasize the beauty of the human
form and symbolize universal aspirations and ideals of human kind
depicted through images that reflect the unique characteristics
of the African American culture.
Blackshear's unique style, influenced by both Art Nouveau and
African culture, is appropriately termed Afro Nouveau.
