Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Abstract Paintings
American, b. 1959
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.to
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Artist: Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Live Composition II by Bai, African American Artist, Original Painting on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
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.
A focus on an ...
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2010s Abstract Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Abstract Paintings
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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen
Live Composition I by African American Artist Bai, Original Painting on Paper
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
Bright with pastel colors Live Composition I, 2024 by African American artist Bai is a 30” x 22” abstract acrylic and oil pastel original work on paper.
Rendered in a primitive art...
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2010s Abstract Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) Abstract Paintings
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Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Rag Paper, Ballpoint Pen
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The Gathering of Spirits with Two Hummingbirds by African American Artist
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The Gathering of Spirits with Two Hummingbirds, 2023 by Bai (Carl Karni-Bain) is a 14 x 11 is a contemporary acrylic and ballpoint pen painting on board. It is signed on recto (front) by the artist. Ships matted/framed: 17” x 14.”
In the artist's words:
"Colour becomes symbols I use to reflect emotional stages 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 it is attainable in life." ~Carl Karni-Bain (BAI), Harlem, New York City
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Artist's Bio:
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