Emerson Bell

Emerson Bell, an African-American artist, was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. As a professional artist, he was recognized for his African influenced wood sculpture, bronzes and paintings. Through his studies with sculptors John Payne and Frank Hayden, Emerson also mastered the media of plaster, copper, metals, stone, and clay.

Mixed Media (8-works)

Emerson Bell Crucifixion_ Emerson Bell_ painting
Crucifixion
24 x 35 in
Emerson Bell Pastel Scene_ Emerson Bell_ painting
Prophets
46 x 16.75 in
Emerson Bell The Prophet
The Prophet
7 x 5 in
SOLD
Emerson Bell Tree of Life_ Emerson Bell_ painting
Tree of Life
11.5 x 4.75 in
SOLD
Emerson Bell Woman Dancing
Woman Dancing
5 x 7 in
SOLD
Emerson Bell Woman on Brown Paper Bag_ Emerson Bell_ painting
Woman on Brown Paper Bag
7 x 10.25 in
SOLD

Sculpture (11-works)

Emerson Bell Green Face_ Emerson Bell_ sculpture
Green Face
5.25 x 5.5 x 10.75 in
Emerson Bell Abstract Heart_ Emerson Bell_ sculpture
Abstract Heart
17 x 3.5 x 21.75 in
Emerson Bell Bird on Marble Base_ Emerson Bell_ sculpture
Bird on Marble Base
5 x 5 x 11 in
Emerson Bell Bird on Wood Base_ Emerson Bell_ sculpture
Bird on Wood Base
6 x 5 x 11 in
Emerson Bell Female Face_ Emerson Bell_ sculpture
Female Face
3 x 5 x 12 in
Emerson Bell Head with Red Paint_ Emerson Bell_ sculpture
Sculptural Head
15.25 x 11.5 x 4.25 in
Emerson Bell Arrowhead_ Emerson Bell_ sculpture_ wood
Arrowhead
5 x 5 x 35.75 in
SOLD
Emerson Bell Nativity_ Emerson Bell_ sculpture
Nativity
6.125 x 9.125 x 2 in
SOLD

Emerson Bell

Emerson Bell

Emerson Bell Biography

Emerson Bell, an African-American artist, was born and raised in Baton Rouge, LA. As a professional artist, he was recognized for his African-influenced wood sculpture, bronzes and paintings. Through his studies with sculptors John Payne and Frank Hayden, Emerson had also mastered the media of plaster, copper, metals, stone, and clay.

He was the first artist-in-residence at Baton Rouge Parish schools supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. His studies were in the field of Commercial Art (Metal and Design). He had said at one time that the artist Modigliani and Rouault inspired him in his work.

Emerson Bell passed away on April 13, 2006 at the age of 74.

To read an interview with Emerson Bell conducted by Louisiana State University in 2002, please click the link below.

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