Ok! It’s that time of year again. Noticed so many Instagram posts announcing college football events. Tons of clips of HBCU marching groups, with their fancy Drum Majors, big bands and cheerful Cheer leaders. All the best to them!
Watching reminds me of the image above. Can’t you just hear his whistle, the brass section, the drums? Strut on.
I Love it!
A former football player turned artist, Mr Barnes’ work, filled with sports figures and images of everyday people, is known for his use of bright color and elongated figures.
Ernie Barnes, 1939 – 2009, “Drum Major”.
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Everyone of my generation who was raised on "Good Times" is enamored by that painting. I think we all go to parties with the secret hope that the vibe would feel like that painting feels. Camp Lo, a hip hop group, came out with a cd "Uptown Saturday Night", many years ago. The album cover is an obvious homage to Ernie Barnes.
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I wrote to Mr barnes on serveral occasions and as an African American artist my self he was my inspiration and my motivation to continue with my craft. I am incredibly saddened to hear his passing. My dream was to one day meet him face to face but i guess in my own way we met every time I looked at his creations.
I love you Ernie Thank you