Samella Lewis | |
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Born | Samella Sanders Lewis February 27, 1923 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | May 27, 2022 Torrance, California, U.S. | (aged 99)
Occupation(s) | Artist, art historian |
Samella Sanders Lewis (February 27, 1923 – May 27, 2022) was an American visual artist and art historian. She worked primarily as a printmaker and painter. She has been called the "Godmother of African American Art".[1] She received Distinguished Artist Award for Lifetime Achievement from the College Art Association (CAA) in 2021.[2]
“Art is not a luxury as many people think – it is a necessity. It documents history – it helps educate people and stores knowledge for generations to come.” – Dr. Samella Lewis[1]