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Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Eunice, Figurative Painting on Paper by African American Artist Bai

2025

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A portrait of an elegant woman with a leopard stole, Eunice, 2025 by African American artist Bai is a 15” x 11” colorful drawing/painting on watercolor paper. The artist uses both acrylic and oil pastels for the luminescent figurative subject -- bold tones and pale skin offset the woman's bright red lips. A distinctly feminine subject, Eunice, whose eyes reveal a casual "knowing" is an ethereal beauty. In the artist's words: "Colour becomes symbols I use to reflect emotional states that humans experience – reds for the violent past, blues, greens for the peace to come, and yellow and oranges for the bright future ahead. The latter is not guaranteed in my paintings. However, I think peace is attainable in life." ~Carl Karni-Bain (BAI), New York ***** Artist's Bio: For three decades BAI (Carl Karni-Bain) 1959- has exhibited in the San Francisco Bay Area, North Carolina, and New York City. As an artist in over two dozen international art fairs since 2003, BAI has garnered an audience worldwide. In 2013 Thelma Golden, Director of The Studio Museum of Harlem selected BAI as one of the top 10 artists working in Harlem, New York City. He was also selected as one of the top 50 artists living in Manhattan. Bai's work is in private and public collections, including the University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC, The Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Roanoke, VA, among others. In 2022 Bai’s work was chosen and sold at a Christie’s auction 100 Years of Harlem: Resonating Around The World. Carl Karni-Bain's work is included in numerous international art fairs including Miami, London, New York City, Hong Kong, and San Diego. ****** Available exclusively at 99Prints in New York City, an art marketplace for today’s collectors, offering original photography, contemporary art, and curated works on paper. 99Prints NYC ships worldwide.
  • Creator:
    Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) (1959, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New york, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 99Prints1stDibs: LU746315850832

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