Augusta Savage

-African-American sculptor associated with the Harlem Renaissance
-She began making clay figures as a child, mostly small animals, but her father would beat her when he found her sculptures.

Beauford Delaney

-A celebrated artist who was part of the Harlem Renaissance during the 1930's and 40's.
-Moved to Paris in 1953 where he developed a distinct style of abstract impressionism, and became a mentor and friend to expatriate writers James Baldwin and Henry Miller. 
-His artwork became increasingly abstract and non-representational over the years.
-Died tragically in a Paris insane asylum in 1979.
-He bears a striking resemblance to my grandfather.

Self-portrait

Jazz Quartet