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POSTHUMOUS BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILE
Marvin Vines
MarVines
May 7, 1943 to February 19, 1997

Marvin Vines mentors recognized his artist genius very early in his life. As a child, he enrolled in art classes at the Toledo Museum of Art. He continued to refine a natural talent by graduating from the University of Toledo with a Masters Degree in Art Education. Marvin Vines, known in the art world as MarVines, combined two disciplines; art and education to convey the plight of visual images and social concerns that America tried to forget. His illustrations of inner city youth defy stereotypes and instill a sense of pride, strength and courage. Very similar to Marvin Gaye, MarVines through his art asked the question of Whats going on? and explored the themes vocalized in Inner City Blues and Brother, Brother.

MarVines background as a draftsman enabled him to illustrate the presence and essence of his subjects with precision and remarkable clarity. His mastery of multiple medias includes acrylics, collages, color transparencies, pen and ink drawings, leathering and sculpturing is evidenced by an inventory of several hundred candid exceptional works of art. You will see the same precise artistic mastery in quieter and more tranquil themes such as landscapes and still life works.

This is the legacy left to you. This is the legacy left by MarVines. If you didnt know him then, you have a chance to know him now. Explore his art; witness the intensity of his spirit and pursuit of excellence that lives on in his work.

Selected Exhibitions

1974Ohio Black Artist Show, Ohio University
1975Group Exhibition, Estonia House & Gallery, New York, NY
1976Afro-American Arts Festival, Detroit, MI
1977Toledo Artist Show, Toledo Museum of Art
1978Eyes on Fire, The Dayton Art Institute
1979Celebration of African-American Artist, Los Angeles, CA

Awards and Accomplishments



1972Co-founder of the Federation of Black Artists
1973Painting and Purchase Award: Black Artist Show, Toledo Museum of Art
1974Documentary on Artist (PBS)
1975Best in Show Award, African World Festival, Detroit, MI
1976Print of Major Work distributed by View Point Publications
1977Print of Major Work published and distributed by Soul on Canvas

For exhibit, print & dealer information contact:
Soul on Canvas Publications
Studio/Gallery: 614.843.3413 www.souloncanvas.com

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