Epic Paintings

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Title: Day of Atonement Size: 24”x48” Media: Oil on Canvas Year: 1996 Price: $50,000 Size: 15"x30" Media: Signed Limited Print Price: $100.00	Peaceful, Prayerful, Powerful: Day of Atonement Peaceful, Prayerful, Powerful: Day of Atonement is a remarkable depiction in oil using atmospheric perspective to convey the purpose, solidarity, and magnitude of an artist's experience. This painting by Mr. Bruce I. Campbell is his rendition of the "Million Man March" that took place October 16, 1995 in Washington, D.C. This visual realization of the historical event is created in the tradition of classical epic paintings. It captures the grandeur of the occasion. This painting marks the milestone in the artist’s career as he utilizes a combination of strong visual metaphors in a singe work. Mr. Campbell renders rows of participants of the event with expressive, vivid, and gestural competence. The work is the result of direct observation, copying master paintings, and a pursuit of excellence, all attributed to the challenge and execution of the painting. The resolute refrain “Long live the Spirit of the Million Man March”, truly, portrays Mr. Campbell’s representation of Black Men going beyond present day impressions with a realistic perspective.

Title: D.C. Caribbean Carnival Size: 24”x48” Media: Oil on Canvas Year: 1998 Price: $50,000 Size: 15"x30" Media: Signed Limited Print (Giclee) Price: $100.00	D.C. Caribbean Carnival The Artist has attended this annual event for over two decades. Although the venue has changed over the years, Georgia Avenue in N.W. Washington D.C. has become the traditional location for the parade. Mr. Campbell has been intrigued by the diversity and energy of the event. This African-based fete is common around the world. Over 30 countries are represented throughout the Caribbean and the Diasporas in this epic painting. The artist attempts to capture the merriment and grandeur. He has included individual personalities, cultures, national customs and flags to represent the extent of the day long celebration. The Bands, Musicians, Floats, Spectators, Vendors, Dancers, Mud People, Masqueraders, Stilt-walkers, tractors loaded with loudspeakers are shown emerging on Banneker field adjacent to Howard University. There are no false pretenses in Bruce’s realistic rendition of this joyful escape. The Artist’s detail in facial expressions, body language, movement among the crowd and colorful costumes draw you into the experience. His palette and skills show no limitations. Every figure is a well-defined character in this masterpiece. The motivating association between Mr. Campbell and the Carnival participants is the fact that as traditionalists, both deploy their craft with practice and precision.