What is the thematic context of Steel Band?

racial identity exploration, caribbean roots & rhythm, black image reclamation, musical expressionism, educational advocacy, post-colonial narrative, art as social change, grenadian artistic voice

What topics does Steel Band explore?

steel band music, caribbean culture, musical performance, pastel sketch art, rhythmic energy, grenadian artist, african influence

Steel BandGordon De La Mothe · 1978

Pastel
Expressionism
1978
Modern
Black Cultural Archives

Gordon de la Mothe was given an OBE in 2015, primarily for services to art on the Commonwealth island of Grenada, West Indies, his birthplace. He established the teaching of art in Grenada, teaching GCSE and A Level art. The courses he began and taught have resulted in many successful young people establishing careers in the West Indies, America and Great Britain. He came to England in 1957 with a few O Levels, but worked his way up in teaching. He created the very successful series of teaching sessions which were eventually published into the seminal book Reconstructing the Black Image.This drawing is a stylized vision of an unknown steel band drawn in pastels.

Gordon De La Mothe (1933 –)

Gordon de la Mothe (b. 1933) is a Grenadian artist, writer & educator exploring racialised beauty, sexuality & race relations in his work. Author of 'Reconstructing the Black Image', awarded OBE for services to art. Discover portraits, sketches & mor

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About this artwork

Title: Steel Band
Artist: Gordon De La Mothe
Year: 1978
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Where to see it: Black Cultural Archives
Movement: Expressionism
Medium: Pastel
Period: Modern
Corpus context: grenadian artistic voice, black image reclamation

Quick Facts

Title: Steel Band
Artistic style: Expressionistic, sketch-like
Medium: Pastel
Notable elements or techniques: Gestural lines, layered pastel strokes
Artist: Gordon de la Mothe
Year: 1978

Questions & Answers

Who made "Steel Band", and when?

Gordon De La Mothe made "Steel Band" in 1978.

Which artist is "Steel Band" attributed to?

The artist behind "Steel Band" is Gordon De La Mothe. The work is catalogued under Gordon De La Mothe's name.

Which museum holds the original "Steel Band"?

"Steel Band" by Gordon De La Mothe is on display at the Black Cultural Archives, London, United Kingdom. The museum listing refers to the original work, not to reproductions.

At what age did Gordon De La Mothe make "Steel Band"?

Gordon De La Mothe was 45 years old when creating "Steel Band" in 1978. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1933.

What is the creation date of "Steel Band" by Gordon De La Mothe?

The creation of "Steel Band" by Gordon De La Mothe is dated 1978.

What style does "Steel Band" belong to?

"Steel Band" by Gordon De La Mothe belongs to the Expressionism movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

What is the dominant hue of "Steel Band" by Gordon De La Mothe?

"Steel Band" leans toward a green to violet spectrum tone.