Description
A contemporary mixed-media pastel and charcoal drawing on paper from the "Tornado Series" by Detroit artist Gilda Snowden. Hand signed on the lower right and dated 1989. From a private collection; acquired directly from the artist. Dimensions: 46.25"h x 34"w x 1.5"d (framed). In very good condition.
This drawing showcases Gilda Snowden's signature expressive abstraction. Executed in bold strokes of charcoal and layered with vibrant pastel, the composition swirls with kinetic energy, forming a vortex-like structure that dominates the paper. The interplay of earthy rust tones with flashes of golden yellow and deep black creates both tension and rhythm, exemplifying Snowden's ability to channel emotional intensity through gestural mark-making. This work reflects Snowden's celebrated exploration of personal narrative, memory, and cultural identity through abstraction, firmly situating her within the lineage of influential Detroit artists of the late 20th century.
Gilda Snowden (1954-2014) was a celebrated Detroit artist, educator, and art critic whose work gained national recognition for its expressive abstraction and cultural resonance. She exhibited widely across the United States, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and the Detroit Institute of Arts, where her works are part of the permanent collection. Snowden received numerous awards, including a Kresge Arts in Detroit Fellowship, and served as a longtime professor at the College for Creative Studies, mentoring generations of emerging artists. Her legacy as both a creator and educator made her a central figure in Detroit’s contemporary art scene.
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