Black Joe Jackson Painting - "Danz"

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Black Joe Jackson (American, 1922-1997). "Danz" house paint on plywood, n.d. Signed at lower left and titled down left margin. Black Joe Jackson's "Danz," a spirited expression rendered in house paint upon a humble plywood canvas, bursts forth with the unbridled joy of movement. Two figures, boldly silhouetted against a textured dreamscape, are enraptured in dance. A woman, cloaked in a flowing dress of soft blue, seems to twirl with arms flung wide, while a man, vibrant in a striking yellow top and dark trousers, appears caught in a lively step, his arms raised in joyous abandon. The background, a rich tapestry of swirling hues - earthy browns mingling with bursts of yellow, pink, and muted greens - creates a dynamic energy that mirrors the figures' spirited interaction. This raw and expressive work, painted with a directness characteristic of a self-taught hand, perhaps echoes the rhythms and communal celebrations of Jackson's Southern upbringing, transforming simple materials into a vibrant ode to the pure, uninhibited pleasure of dance. Size: 18.75" W x 23.5" H (47.6 cm x 59.7 cm) About the Artist: Black Joe Jackson was a self-taught African-American artist born to a sharecropper family near Atlanta, Georgia in 1920. Jackson created paintings on wooden boards and used easily available materials such as house paint an scrap wood. He was born with dyslexia, and the writings on his paintings demonstrate this. He is oftentimes described as a folk artist or an outsider artist due to his playful, naive style. Jackson's themes reflect memories from his childhood in the South. Provenance: private Rochester, Minnesota, USA collection, acquired from 1990 -1998 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. Please note that buyers are responsible for understanding and complying with the import regulations of their destination country. While we carefully prepare and document all shipments, we cannot be held responsible for customs delays, clearance issues, additional duties or taxes, or any seizure of property. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions. #192012