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Colin Bootman



ABOUT THE ARTIST


ABOUT THE ARTIST



I was born in the Caribbean, on the island of Trinidad and migrated to New York
City at age seven. Those formative years spent in the sun-drenched rainforest of
the Caribbean, coupled with my coming of age experiences in the brick and mortar
reality of the Bronx, continue to influence my work. I have since gained
international exposure as an award-winning children’s book illustrator and fine
artist. My books and paintings embrace an array of subject matters. Whether it
is the African experience in early America, the civil rights movement,
biographical icons, or any aspect of Caribbean culture, I try to imbue these
varying subject matters with honesty and dignity. 

I accept that while I am a traditionalist, I refuse to allow the constraints of
traditionalism to dictate my process or outcome. A strong sense of expression,
narration, and light are my goals. I enjoy both oils and watercolor. The former,
robust and durable yet highly pliable, allow me to make changes and adjustments
over time. The latter is more fluid and spontaneous, which can sometimes lead to
untethered and accidental results.   

I enjoy painting the experience of everyday people within their natural
environments, capturing moments of triumph, courage, fear, shame, excitement,
and melancholy. I am inspired by the underlying story, as there is a story told
every moment in life. Subtext often determines the composition, pace, rhythm,
and mood of my paintings.

It is my hope that my art serves humanity by helping to uplift the dignity of
all people of color. I would like my work to be a source of cultural and
spiritual healing.

 



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