Author Description

Through his body of work, Purvis Young (b. 1943, Miami; d. 2010, Miami) built an expressive record and a political commentary on life in the Miami neighborhood of Overtown. Realized on found and often distressed supports, Young's works are populated by a recurring set of motifs that includes angels and ancestors, refugees and prisoners, pregnant women and protestors, soldiers and workers--all drawn from his immediate environment and from the aspirations and histories of those around him. 'Purvis Young: Drawings' at ICA Miami showcases a selection of the artist's vibrant works on paper.