Untitled (Masks)

Surrealists #29: This vibrant painting by J. Andre Smith features a lively composition of stylized human and animal figures intertwined with lush, abstract foliage, creating a sense of movement and energy. The central figure is a bold, expressive mask-like face with geometric patterns, while other faces and forms are intricately woven into the background. Dominated by warm earth tones and accented with bright hues, the scene suggests cultural symbolism and storytelling, with the surrounding elements evoking nature and rhythm.
Surrealists #29

This vibrant painting by J. Andre Smith features a lively composition of stylized human and animal figures intertwined with lush, abstract foliage, creating a sense of movement and energy. The central figure is a bold, expressive mask-like face with geometric patterns, while other faces and forms are intricately woven into the background. Dominated by warm earth tones and accented with bright hues, the scene suggests cultural symbolism and storytelling, with the surrounding elements evoking nature and rhythm.

Name/Title

Untitled (Masks)

Entry/Object ID

1-19

Description

Several figures and heads with a monkey mask depicted on the right.

Type of Painting

Panel

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil, Masonite

Collection

City of Maitland

Cataloged By

Elizabeth Gulliksen

Category

Andre Smith

Acquisition

Accession

1969.001

Credit Line

Part of the City of Maitland Collection

Made/Created

Artist

J. André Smith

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Dimension of work- framed

Height

25-1/4 in

Width

31-1/4 in