NAAMCC Collection

My art, which reflects African American art traditions, is inspired by nature and the intricate relationship between man and nature. One of my earliest influences as a child growing up on a farm in Southeastern Arkansas was the Rhythm and Blues music of the Sixties. Lacking a voice for singing, I expressed my thoughts visually instead of vocally. When I closely observe my environment, I see rhythms in nature—such as repetitions, designs, and patterns—and recognize that dance is an essential part of the human experience, much like the works found in William Buchanan art.