Portrait of MarieAgnès Diene, 2023
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Phillips and Black Rock Sénégal proudly announce a collaborative release of original signed editions featuring Kehinde's Wiley's Portrait of Marie-Agnès Diene through Dropshop. On December 5th at 10 am EST, a limited set of 30 prints will be made available, with all proceeds supporting the renowned residency program founded by the artist.
Founded by Kehinde Wiley in 2019, Black Rock Sénégal is a vibrant multidisciplinary artist-in-residency program located in Dakar, Sénégal. The release of Portrait of Marie-Agnès Diene portrays a significant contribution to Wiley's body of work, as it represents his first female portrait to be featured in a charitable print edition of work and underscores his dedication to supporting the residency program. All net proceeds from the drop will benefit the celebrated program, which has hosted over 60 international artists in Dakar, Sénégal.
The mission of Black Rock Sénégal is to champion new artistic creation through collaborative exchange and to reshape the global narrative surrounding contemporary Africa. This charitable partnership marks the fourth annual collaboration between the artist and Black Rock Sénégal. Following the success of previous release, including Dimietrus Study (2021), Sharrod Hosten Study III (2020), and Head of a Young Girl Veiled (2019), Portrait of Marie-Agnès Diene continues this tradition of impactful and purpose-driven artistic collaboration.
To learn more about Black Rock Senegal, visit us at: blackrocksenegal.org and follow us @blackrocksenegal.
About The Artwork: Portrait of Marie-Agnès Diene is a significant addition to Kehinde Wiley’s oeuvre, as it represents his first female portrait to be featured in a charitable print edition. The subject of the portrait, Marie-Agnès Diene, hails from Sénégal and posed for the piece within Wiley’s Dakar studio, which shares a compound with Black Rock Sénégal’s residency space. The portrait captures Diene’s distinct presence, merging her individuality with Wiley’s signature style characterized by vibrant patterns and arresting compositions inspired by woodblock prints.
$15,000
Edition of 30, signed
- Image: 24 x 18in. (61 x 45.7cm)
- Sheet: 30 x 24in. (76.2 x 61cm)
- Framed: 31 3/4 x 25 1/8 x 1 1/4in. (80.6 x 63.8 x 3.2cm)
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