The African American artistic contributions that have defined the field of Abstract Art can be attributed to the creative genius of these four artists.  Their experimentation and innovations with their chosen mediums have distinguished them as modern masters.  During a time when abstract art was considered to be irrelevant to Black Life – the racially charged environment of the 1950s and 60s – their unapologetic commitment to abstraction was more than just an aesthetic proposition: it was a way of defining art’s role in a society undergoing dramatic change.

The show’s title symbolizes a force of conquest and transformation. In the Bible, four is a number associated with creation. This exhibition presents a selection of works created with the use of various printmaking techniques and processes, and is organized by Curlee Raven Holton, master printer and founding director of Raven Editions Press.
 
Holton has worked with many artists of renown including, Gilliam, Williams, and Edwards who are included in this exhibition. Richard Hunt is represented by his collaboration with master printer, Thom Lucas of Hummingbird Press Editions. We are honored to present theses unique works by such artists of acclaim in association with Raven Fine Art Editions, debuting online Saturday, May 9th 2020.