The Red Hat, 2022
Lamar Petersonexpand_more
Oil on paperexpand_more
Gift of Mary and Bob Merskyexpand_more 2023.15.2
On View in Gallery P&DSexpand_more
Gardening, like many outdoor hobbies, is not always associated with or afforded to Black men. The Red Hat is a striking portrait of a Black man sitting in a garden. Many of Peterson's figures are proxies for the Minneapolis-based artist himself. Here a gentleman gazes into the distance, lost in thought and surrounded by signs of cultivation. The artist's iconic graphic aesthetic recalls both sketching and coloring books, invoking private moments of creativity and respite. Peterson's work gives the viewer a glimpse into a private moment of contemplation, reflection, and respite that is rarely shown in American culture.
Details
- Title
- The Red Hat
- Artist Life
- born 1974
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2023.15.2
- Curator Approved
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