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Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)Live Composition II by African American Artist Bai, Work on Paper2024
2024
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In contrasting colors that pop Live Composition II, 2024 by African American artist Bai is a 30” x 22” abstract acrylic, oil pastel, and ballpoint pen work on paper, presented in an indigenous art style.
The painting on etching paper employs vivid, earthy tones including deep ochres, burnt sienna, turquoise, and purple, which are juxtaposed against figures of white and black, highlighting lines, patterns, and rhythmic forms.
Live Composition 2 evokes harmony and balance, reminiscent of indigenous storytelling through art, celebrating a connection to tradition through a contemporary vision.
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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), Harlem, New York City
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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.
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- Creator:Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) (1959, American)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
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- Gallery Location:New york, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 99Prints1stDibs: LU746315135262
Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
For three decades BAI (Carl Karni-Bain) 1959- has exhibited regularly 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. In 2022 Bai’s work was selected and sold at a Christie’s auction 100 Years of Harlem: Resonating Around The World. 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. Carl Karni-Bain's work has been included in numerous international art fairs including Miami, London, New York City, Hong Kong, and San Diego.
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