"Jones had two 'stylistic references' as a painter: Impressionism, which she embraced for two decades, and a flat, two dimensional, hard edged style inspired by Haiti and Africa."
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The Ascent of Ethiopia: Tells the story of a journey of African Americans establishing a heritage over a long period of time. The painting displays that they pride themselves on their achievements and are proud of what they have accomplished. The painting also shows the struggles that African Americans had to go through when living in such a judgmental society. Lois Mailou Jones created this painting so that others can see what is happening in the society and be aware of what African Americans had to face every day. The painting is dark with intense colors, which describes the atmosphere of Harlem in the 1920s.
1930
Oil on Canvas
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1930
Oil on Canvas
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Water Carriers, Haiti: Haiti had been a source of inspiration for Lois Mailou Jones for almost 50 years. Haiti eventually came to be known as her second home and a place she could go and let her painting skills thrive. Haiti became so close to Lois Mailou Jones’ heart because her husband, Louis Verginaud Pierre-Noel is originally form there. This painting is called, “Water Carriers” and represents an ideal life that Lois loves and couldn’t live without. Lois Mailou Jones hoped that by painting these gorgeous scenes that the love and comfort might be spread to those who have been undertaken by discrimination and censorship.
1985
Acrylic
1985
Acrylic