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Roger Brackins

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Roger Brackins
Born
Roger Gene Brackins

Cleveland, Ohio, United States
NationalityAmerican
OccupationPainter
"Blackened Blue" by Roger Brackins

Roger Brackins, also known as Gene St. Clair, is an American visual artist and painter from Cleveland, Ohio. Based in Columbus, Ohio, he is known for his colorful portraits and paintings exploring African American identity.[1][2] Brackins has been involved with a number of public art and mural projects[3][4] and has exhibited work across the United States, including at the Cincinnati Art Museum.[5]

Brackins is a self-taught artist who began painting in 2018.[6] His influences include Jean-Michel Basquiat, Kerry James Marshall, and Jordan Casteel.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Moorman, Taijuan. "Local Artist Spotlight: Gene St. Clair". Columbus Underground.
  2. ^ "Irrepressible Soul: Online Scholarship Exhibition | Urban Arts Space". uas.osu.edu. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  3. ^ "Summer Spray 2022 Artist Mural: Roger Brackins". Short North Arts District. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  4. ^ "New Gallery Show at Franklin Park Conservatory Spotlights Diversity in Nature through the Artwork of Local Black Artists" (PDF). Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
  5. ^ "verified. Art Exhibition" booklet. Cincinnati Art Museum. 2023. p. 3.
  6. ^ "Conversations with Roger Brackins - Voyage Ohio Magazine". Voyage Ohio. 2022-07-07. Retrieved 2023-12-09.
  7. ^ Williams, Kennedy. "Self-Taught Artist Roger Brackins Captures the Essence and Strength of Blackness". hbcuconnect.com. Retrieved 2023-12-09.