William Artis | |
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 William Artis at work | |
| Born | February 2, 1914 Washington, North Carolina, US |
| Died | April 3, 1977 |
| Alma mater | Art Students League of New York, Syracuse University |
| Known for | sculptor |
William Ellisworth Artis (February 2, 1914 – April 3, 1977)[1][2] was an African-American sculptor, whose favorite medium was clay. The freedom of modeling gave him a broad range of expression. During the latter part of his life, he began to focus on potting.[3]
- ^ Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
- ^ "Gifted Hands, William Artis", African American Registry.
- ^ Heralds of Life: Artis, Bearden and Burke, 4–30 November 1977, by Norman E. Pendergraft, Museum of Art, North Carolina Central University; Evans-Tibbs Collection, Artist file: NC-Central University. National Gallery of Art Library, Washington D.C.