MY WORK REFLECTS AN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE SO CLEARLY EXPRESSED THROUGH THE LENS OF AN AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE. -NAJEE DORSEY

Najee Dorsey is a self-taught figurative artist with a broad following particularly in the North. A native of Blytheville, Arkansas with roots in Louisiana, Dorsey draws intimately on his recollections of life in the deltas for his brightly colored mixed media paintings and sculptures. His rich compositions are compelling vignettes of Southern life. 

Dorsey started painting at the age of 5 and sold sold his paintings to his encouraging mother to buy candy. He earned a partial scholarship to the Memphis Academy of Art, but was forced to drop out because he could not afford it. In 2005 he made the decision to commit himself to creating art full-time. In the years since Dorsey has has some 17 solo shows and participated in a number of group exhibitions.

Dorsey has been the recipient of awards that include a 2006 Patrons Purchase Award from the Polk Museum of Art. Dorsey’s Work will be found in the collections of Charles H. Wright Museum (Visions of our 44th), Syracuse University, the African American Museum in Dallas, TX; the Marietta Museum of Art, FL; and Liberty Bank and Trust Company in New Orleans, LA. His work can also be found as cover art for literary journals, Books and Fine Art Catalogs.

Najee Dorsey is the Founder of Black Art in America (BAIA). BAIA is the leading global social network & resource for African American visual artists, collectors, industry leaders, and art enthusiasts.