Leo Twiggs

Leo Twiggs

Leo Franklin Twiggs (born 1934 in St. Stephen, South Carolina) is an American painter. He developed the Fine Art Department at South Carolina State University where he taught from 1973 until 1998. Twiggs received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Claflin University in 1956 and his Master of Arts Degree from New York University in 1964. In 1970, Twiggs became the first African American student to receive a Doctorate of Arts (Ed.D) from the University of Georgia. He has presented over fifty one man shows during his career.

Artwork

Twiggs' paintings are done in a variation of the batik process which he began experimenting with in 1964. This process of painting allows him to create the illusion of subtle textures. His chosen subject matter has included the iconography of the American Civil War, the Confederate flag, Blues music, and rivers. Twiggs' work deals with the role of relics, images, and icons in the culture of the South Eastern United States.

External links

* [http://www.free-times.com/Reviews/art_reviews/twiggs.html Leo Twiggs and the Icons of Memory]
* [http://www.hamptoniiigallery.com/index.php?id=420 Leo Twiggs at the Hampton III Gallery]
* [http://www.leotwiggs.com/ Official Website]


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