Jerry Pinkney, Illustration for Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World by Marilyn Nelson (Dial Books). Courtesy of Gloria Jean Pinkney. © 2009 Jerry Pinkney.
Soul, Sound & Voice: The Art of Jerry Pinkney
Showcasing the profound influence of music in artist Jerry Pinkney’s life and work, Soul, Sound, and Voice centers on finding voice and building agency. Featuring more than 75 works organized in three thematic sections, Soul explores depictions of spirituality and commitment to fostering empathy and connection; Sound features Pinkney’s books that explore the music of nature, lyrical poems, and fables; and Voice showcases his dedication to uplifting Black voices, from biographies to folklore and fairy tales.
This exhibition is co-organized with Woodmere.
Support for this exhibition is provided by Debbie Brodsky on behalf of the Julian A. and Lois G. Brodsky Foundation, the National Endowment for Arts (NEA), and the Terra Foundation for American Art.
What to Expect
Visitors will move through three thematic sections in the exhibition. Soul explores Pinkney’s depictions of spirituality, and commitment to fostering empathy and connection. Sound features Pinkney’s books that explore the music of nature, lyrical poems and fables, and even the lives of famous musicians. Finally, Voice showcases Pinkney’s dedication to uplifting Black voices, from biographies to folklore and even fairy tales. A total of 76 works will be on view.
Jerry Pinkney, Illustration for Sweethearts of Rhythm: The Story of the Greatest All-Girl Swing Band in the World by Marilyn Nelson (Dial Books). Courtesy of Gloria Jean Pinkney. © 2009 Jerry Pinkney.
Jerry Pinkney, Illustration for Music From Our Lord’s Holy Heaven gathered and sung by Gloria Jean Pinkney (HarperCollins). Courtesy of Gloria Jean Pinkney. © 2005 Jerry Pinkney.
