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Della Wells"Cousin Mammy Grasp Your Mind, " Original Pastel Drawing signed by Della Wells1998
1998
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"Cousin Mammy Grasp Your Mind" is an original pastel drawing by Della Wells. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. This piece depicts a blonde woman surrounded by snakes and two black figures. According to the artist, this piece represents how racism and stereotypes affects everyone, regardless of race. To this effect, she has integrated multiple symbols that signify racism and stereotypes against African Americans. Two examples of this are the watermelon on the girl's head and the alligator, as in the past, alligators in advertising were depicted eating African American children. In addition, Wells also makes illusion to Christianity and Feminism with her inclusion of apples in the piece, which signify Eve.
30 1/8" x 22 1/8" art
40 3/4" x 33 1/8" frame
(1951-
Multi-media Painting
Milwaukee, WI
Born in 1951, Della Wells grew up in Milwaukee. As a child and young person, she did not want to become an artist but a storyteller; to this day she considers herself to be a “visual storyteller.” She sold her first work of art at age 13, but she did not begin working as an artist until she was 42. She has said, “I didn’t do anything for a long time, because I didn’t think I had anything to say. You can draw, you may know how to do things technically, but I think to be a true artist you have to have something to say. You have to have a vision.” Her creative process stems from her personal experiences and her works are often inspired by her troubled childhood. Known for her collages, drawings, dolls, paintings, and pastels, Wells creates a magical land called “Mambo” populated and ruled primarily by black women. Wells is self-taught and her work has been successful in “outsider art” venues, including the Outsider Art exhibition in New York. Wells’ art is exhibited in more than 100 private and public collections. Her work was purchased by the Smithsonian. Her collages are sold at the National Museum of African American History and culture.
- Creator:Della Wells (1951, American)
- Creation Year:1998
- Dimensions:Height: 40.75 in (103.51 cm)Width: 33.125 in (84.14 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Milwaukee, WI
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