The Culture Keepers
- Open Edition
- Available framed or unframed and in a variety of different sizes.
- Commissioned in 2013 by the African American Cultural Festival of Wake County.
- Offset Lithograph
- Afrocentric Theme
An Afrocentric open edition work of art by Baltimore-based artist Larry "Poncho" Brown. It was originally created in 2013 as a commission for the African American Cultural Festival of Wake County. It depicts a group of African drummers and dancers that serve as "Keepers of the Culture".
What is a Culture Keeper? A person who ensures the history, culture, and values of a people persevere and is passed on from one generation to the next. Someone who has a strong, positive sense of self and a clear understanding of the values of the community as they work to build and uplift it. All while operating through an African-centered lens with the expressed intention of strengthening the collective African consciousness.
This work of art is available framed or unframed. Open Edition. Offset Lithograph.
Unframed: Measures 23x26.75 inches (paper size) - 16x22 inches (image size)
Black and Gold Stacked Frame: Measures 21.5x27.5 inches. True glass front. Black and Gold wood stacked frames.
Edition | Open Edition |
Framed | Available framed or unframed. |
Height | 23 inches |
Length | 26.75 inches |
Medium | Paper |
Signed | Unsigned |
SKU | poncho-culturekeeper |
Year Released | 2013 |
Larry "Poncho" Brown
Larry "Poncho" Brown, is a native of Baltimore, MD. He started his first business at the age of 17 as a signwriter and he has been a full time artist ever since. Poncho received his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD. His art, both fine and commercial, has been published nationally in Upscale, Ebony, Ebony Man, Essence, and Jet magazines. In February '99 his art was featured in the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History Textile Series No. 2 book entitled "Wrapped In Pride". His popular works have been prominently featured on several TV shows and movies including "Soulfood", "The Wire", "A Different World", "In The House" and "Avalon". His work adorns the walls of the likes of Bill Cosby, Dick Gregory, Anita Baker, Susan Taylor, Ed Gordon and Bernard Bronner just to name a few.Most in stock items ship in 0 to 5 business depending upon the shipping method selected during checkout. Large framed artwork requires an additional 1 to 5 days of processing time to allow for framing. All orders over $250 ship signature required. Pre-Orders, identified by a “Reserve Now” checkout button, can take 3 to 14 business days to process and ship. If there is an issue with your order we will notify you with 1 to 2 business days. For additional information please visit our: Shipping Policy