Paintings, magisterial and universal, that capture the essence of a
vibrant African American community In his art Jonathan Green paints
the world of his childhood and an ode to a people imbued with a
profound respect for the dignity and value of others--the Gullah
people of the South Carolina barrier islands. His canvases, beloved
for their sense of jubilation and rediscovery, evoke the meaning of
community in Gullah society and display a reverence for the rich
visual, oral, and spiritual traditions of its culture. His art also
reveals a keen awareness of the interpersonal, social, and natural
environments in which we live. The 180 images assembled in this
collection showcase the meaning, purpose, and beauty that Green
finds in the small but critical tasks of life. His work elevates
the everyday--preparing morning meals, doing the wash,
accomplishing farming chores, finishing a day's work, relaxing in
the evening--and celebrates the social and religious--community
dances, baptisms, weddings, funerals. Green allows his audience the
space and silence to observe people unobtrusively as they pursue
life's mission of labor, love, and belonging and as they work in
harmony with nature's mysterious, ever changing fabric. While
Green's paintings speak specifically to his own upbringing, they
transcend racial, cultural, and ethnic boundaries, thus allowing
individuals of all backgrounds to recall fond memories and to
reflect on the place that purpose and dignity hold in their lives.
In addition to a foreword by Pat Conroy, essays by Bettye J.
(Mbitha) Parker Smith, Lynn Robertson, and Ronne Hartfield
complement Green's images. They tell of the vitality of the Gullah
community, the progression of Green's career, and the authenticity
of his work.
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