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Malkia Roberts | |
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| Born | February 2, 1917 Washington, D.C. |
| Died | April 28, 2004 (age 87) Silver Spring, MD |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Howard University |
| Known for | Painting |
| Notable work | "Out of the Blues" |
| Style | Abstract |
Lucille Elizabeth Davis "Malkia" Roberts (1917–2004) was an American painter and educator known for her African-inspired themes and long career in Washington, D.C.[1] A graduate of Howard University and the University of Michigan, she taught in D.C. public schools for decades.[2] Roberts also held academic positions at several universities, including Howard. Influenced by her travels to Africa and studies in sociology, Roberts blended intellectual themes with vibrant artistic expression.[3] Her work was widely exhibited and remains in numerous public and private collections, reflecting her deep engagement with cultural heritage and artistic education.
Life
[edit]Born in Washington, D.C., Roberts earned her bachelor's degree from Howard University and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Michigan.[2] Roberts taught for D.C. public schools throughout her career, including Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Shaw Junior High School, where she taught alongside Alma Thomas for forty years.[4] She held professorships of art and art history at D.C. Teachers College, State University of New York at Oswego, Washington Technical Institute and American University.[5] Roberts traveled extensively during her career, but much of her work was informed by African themes and topics.[3] Roberts also studied with Hale Woodruff and taught at Howard University from 1976 to 1985.[6] Roberts exhibited widely, and numerous private and public collections include her works.[2] According to Roberts, her studies heavily influenced her: "I have various degrees in Sociology which allow me to inject intellectual themes into my artistry."[7] In addition, her "travels to Africa ... greatly influenced [her] style and direction of work."[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Lucille Elizabeth Davis "Malkia" Roberts Bio and Resume" (PDF). galeriemyrtis.net. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- 1 2 3 Jules Heller; Nancy G. Heller (19 December 2013). North American Women Artists of the Twentieth Century: A Biographical Dictionary. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-135-63882-5.
- 1 2 Samella S. Lewis (2003). African American Art and Artists. University of California Press. pp. 150–. ISBN 978-0-520-23935-7.
- ↑ Alma Thomas; Fort Wayne Museum of Art (1998). Alma W. Thomas: A Retrospective of the Paintings. Pomegranate. pp. 43–. ISBN 978-0-7649-0686-2.
- ↑ King-Tisdell Museum (1988). Odyssey: Paintings [by] Malkia Roberts.
- ↑ "Swann Galleries - The Richard A. Long Collection of African-American Art - Sale 2359, Part I - October 9, 2014". Archived from the original on 28 May 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
- ↑ duBuclet, Linda (December 27, 1984). "The Blues: Artist's Best Work". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Peirre-Noel, Lois Jones (1976). "Black Women in the Visual Arts: A Comparative Study". New Directions. 3 (2): 3 – via Google Scholar.
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