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          Alma Thomas

          Red Abstraction

          • Creation date1959
          • Dimensions102.0 x 71.0 cm

          Discover Alma Thomas (1891-1978), a pioneer of the Washington Color School! Explore her vibrant abstract paintings inspired by nature, space & rhythm. A groundbreaking Black female artist.
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          Artist Biography

          Alma Thomas: A Life in Color

          Early Life and Education

          • Born: 1891 in Columbus, Georgia, Alma Woodsey Thomas was the eldest of four children. Her parents were John Harris Thomas, a businessman, and Amelia Cantey Thomas, a dress designer.
          • The family relocated to the Logan Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., in 1907 due to racial violence and seeking better educational opportunities.
          • Early Artistic Inclinations: From a young age, Thomas displayed artistic talent, creating puppets and sculptures at home.
          • She attended Armstrong Technical High School, taking her first formal art classes.
          • Thomas pursued education at Miner Normal School (later University of the District of Columbia) from 1911 to 1913, focusing on kindergarten education.

          Career as an Educator

          • Thomas began her career as a substitute teacher in Maryland before securing a permanent position in 1914.
          • From 1916 to 1923, she taught kindergarten at the Thomas Garrett Settlement House in Wilmington, Delaware.
          • In 1921, she enrolled at Howard University as a home economics student but soon switched her focus to fine art under James V. Herring.
          • Groundbreaking Graduate: She earned her B.S. in Fine Arts from Howard University in 1924, becoming the first graduate of the university’s fine arts program.
          • Thomas dedicated over three decades to teaching at Shaw Junior High School (1924-1960), fostering a community arts program that included marionette performances and student-designed holiday cards for veterans.
          • She earned her M.A. in Art Education from Columbia University in 1934, and continued studies at American University under Jacob Kainen (1950-1960).

          Artistic Development & Influences

          • Early Style: Thomas’s early work was representational, but her style evolved towards abstraction through studies with Herring and Lois Mailou Jones.
          • Key Influences: She drew inspiration from West African paintings, Byzantine mosaics, and the color field movement.
          • Her exposure to the work of the New York School and Abstract Expressionism at American University significantly impacted her artistic direction.
          • She was inspired by Matisse’s cutouts, notably reinterpreting “The Snail” in her painting “Watusi (Hard Edge).”

          Mature Work & Artistic Style

          • Color Field Paintings: Thomas became known for her vibrant, abstract color field paintings characterized by pattern, rhythm, and bold use of color.
          • Her work often reflected themes inspired by nature, space, and music.
          • Notable Works: Include “Watusi (Hard Edge),” “Celestial Fantasy,” “Wind and Crepe Myrtle Concerto,” and “Sky Light.”
          • She frequently sought inspiration from the effects of light and atmosphere on rural environments, often driving into the countryside with friend Delilah Pierce.

          Recognition & Legacy

          • Late Recognition: Thomas gained significant recognition after her retirement from teaching in 1960.
          • Her first retrospective exhibit was held at the Gallery of Art at Howard University in 1966, curated by James A. Porter.
          • Groundbreaking Exhibition: In 1972, she became the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in the same year.
          • Thomas passed away in 1978, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneering artist who defied labels and embraced her creative vision.
          • Historical Significance: Alma Thomas’s work challenged racial barriers within the art world and contributed significantly to the development of abstract expressionism and color field painting.
          Alma Thomas

          Alma Thomas

          1891 - 1978

          Quick Facts

          • Name: Alma Thomas
          • Movement:
            • Washington Color School
            • Abstract Expressionism
            • Color Field Painting
          • Birth Date: 1891
          • Death Date: 1978
          • Birth Place: Columbus, Georgia
          • Nationality: American
          • Date Of Birth: 1891
          • Date Of Death: 1978
          • Influenced By:
            • James V. Herring
            • Lois Mailou Jones
            • Jacob Kainen
            • Matisse
          • Notable Works:
            • Watusi (Hard Edge)
            • Celestial Fantasy
            • Wind and Crepe Myrtle Concerto
            • Sky Light
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