Historical April 1989 report or notice. Original dates, prices and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
The works of futuristic surrealistic painter Clayvon Ambrose Wesley will appear at Hamilton Community School at 5819 Westminster in the Skinker DeBaliviere area. “Perspection and Perception VII” is the theme of the exhibit which will run in conjunction with Hamilton’s Spring Black History Series, March 14-April 28.
The exhibit is available for viewing from 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. Wesley’s paintings deal with the complex subjects of spirituality, humanitarianism and philosophy, and the psychological interpretations of subconscious emotions and thoughts.
They contain a statement about the artist, his art and life. Wesley is a graduate of Augustinian Academy in St. Louis.
He received a bachelor’s degree in art and art history from St. Louis University in 1973.
He later taught art and art history at St. Louis University’s Metropolitan College. Wesley studied at the Institution for the Arts and Restoration and Painting in Florence, Italy.
He has participated in an International Group Show in South America through the sponsorship of Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois.
In fact, there have been more than 15 major exhibits involving Wesley’s paintings in the United States and Brazil between 1973 and 1986.
For more information on “Perspection and Perception VII!’ Clayvon Wesley’s one-man show, call Alva Jacobs at (314) 367-6996.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April 1989.
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