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Joyce Owens

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Artist (Painting, Sculpture)
Born unknown date

Ragdale Fellow Joyce Owens is a painter from Philadelphia, now residing in Chicago, who creates 3-D and 2-D masks/assemblages and paintings. Her award-winning art has been exhibited on four continents, including NATO in Brussels, The African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Monrovia, Liberia; Mbabane, Swaziland and in a traveling exhibition, "I American", curated by Sergio Gomez that was shown in a museum in Italy, among other exhibitions, including national exhibitions from coast to coast. Some commissions include: the Blackstone Hotel and the Sofitel Hotel in Chicago, Hyde Park Art Center's "Not Just Another Pretty Face", TV show host/journalist Ed Gordon, and others including a recent portrait of Gwendolyn Brooks for the library named for Brooks at Chicago State University and Dr. Eddie S. Glaude, Princeton Chair of African American Studies.  

Owens has earned two 1st Prizes at Woman Made Gallery in Chicago from artist Faith Ringgold and Margaret Hawkins,  Artnews correspondent. The two competitions had the most submissions in the history of the 25 year old gallery. Owens was awarded 1st Prize at the Museum of Science and Industry's annual Black Creativity art exhibition, among other accolades.

Owens'earned an (MFA) from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut and BFA, from Howard University in Wash., D.C. Some faculty who influenced her at Yale were Lester Johnson and Bernard Chaet, William Bailey and Al Held as well as musician Willie Ruff. While at Howard University she studied with preeminent African American artists and scholars who influenced her including David Driskell, the late internationally known Lois Mailou Jones, sculptor Ed Love who was Owens’ mentor until his premature death, historian and painter Dr. James Porter and print-maker and painter, James L. Wells. California artist Leo Robinson was an important guide during undergraduate years as was Lloyd McNeill.

Known as a figurative artist deciding the most important work she can do is to address issues around race and gender.

Owens left her position as curator and associate professor at Chicago State University to pursue art full-time. 

Discover contemporary artworks by Joyce Owens, browse recent artworks and buy online. Categories: contemporary american artists. Artistic domains: Painting, Sculpture. Account type: Artist , member since 2005 (Country of origin United States). Buy Joyce Owens's latest works on Artmajeur: Discover great art by contemporary artist Joyce Owens. Browse artworks, buy original art or high end prints.

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Painting titled "Survivor Spirit: Ja…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Survivor Spirit: James (in frame) - Painting ©2013 by Joyce Owens - Man, African American, slave, slavery, former slave, painting, black and white, grissaille, history, Contemporary, portrait.
"Survivor Spirit: James (in frame)"

Painting

$1,354
Painting titled "Out of the Box Woma…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Out of the Box Woman in high necked dress - Painting ©2005 by Joyce Owens -
"Out of the Box Woman in high necked dress"

Painting

$1,354
Painting titled "Teamplay" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Teamplay - Painting, 24x18 in ©2008 by Joyce Owens -
"Teamplay"

Painting | 24x18 in

$2,654
Painting titled "Out of the Box seri…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Out of the Box series: Man with white collar/striped tie - Painting, 24x13.8 in ©2005 by Joyce Owens -
"Out of the Box series: Man with white collar/striped tie"

Painting | 24x13.8 in

$2,654
Painting titled "My Own Eve" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
My Own Eve - Painting, 48x36 in ©2003 by Joyce Owens -
"My Own Eve"

Painting | 48x36 in

$4,854
Painting titled "Pillars IV" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Pillars IV - Painting, 48x36 in ©2003 by Joyce Owens -
"Pillars IV"

Painting | 48x36 in

$6,154
Painting titled "Survivor Spirits: I…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Survivor Spirits: Installation DETAIL - Painting, 59x45 in ©2004 by Joyce Owens -
"Survivor Spirits: Installation DETAIL"

Painting | 59x45 in

$5,154
Drawing titled "Lorraine Hansberry…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Graphite
Lorraine Hansberry sketch - Drawing, 17x10.3 in ©2017 by Joyce Owens - Lorraine Hansberry, Chicago, portrait, drawing
"Lorraine Hansberry sketch"

Graphite on Paper | 17x10.3 in

$1,577
Sculpture titled "Queen III" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Wood
Queen III - Sculpture, 26x6 in ©2016 by Joyce Owens - Abstract, abstract-570, Wood, Queen, elegant, assemblage
"Queen III"

Sculpture - Wood | 26x6 in

$1,827
Painting titled "Survivor Spirit: Lo…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Survivor Spirit: Lou II - Painting, 18x13 in ©2006 by Joyce Owens -
"Survivor Spirit: Lou II"

Painting | 18x13 in

$1,654
Painting titled "The Queen of York S…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
The Queen of York Street - Painting, 40x30 in ©2006 by Joyce Owens -
"The Queen of York Street"

Painting | 40x30 in

$15,654
Painting titled "Out of the Box Man…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Oil
Out of the Box Man in Plain Tie - Painting, 16.5x10.5 in ©2006 by Joyce Owens -
"Out of the Box Man in Plain Tie"

Oil | 16.5x10.5 in

$2,354
Painting titled "American Girl" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
American Girl - Painting, 12x9 in ©2004 by Joyce Owens - artwork_cat.Kid
"American Girl"

Painting | 12x9 in

$1,154
Painting titled "Out of the Box seri…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Out of the Box series: woman in striped blouse - Painting, 14x13.5 in ©2005 by Joyce Owens -
"Out of the Box series: woman in striped blouse"

Painting | 14x13.5 in

$1,654
Painting titled "Hot and Cool" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Hot and Cool - Painting, 24x48 in ©2005 by Joyce Owens -
"Hot and Cool"

Acrylic on Wood | 24x48 in

$6,354
Painting titled "Survivor Spirits: I…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Survivor Spirits: Installation DETAIL - Painting, 59x45 in ©2004 by Joyce Owens -
"Survivor Spirits: Installation DETAIL"

Painting | 59x45 in

$5,154
Painting titled "Always" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Always - Painting, 30x40 in ©2008 by Joyce Owens - Figurative, figurative-594
"Always"

Acrylic on Canvas | 30x40 in

$12,553
Sculpture titled "A Girl Like Me in G…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Mixed Media
A Girl Like Me in Grey and Green (detail) - Sculpture, 20x57 in ©2007 by Joyce Owens - Figurative, figurative-594, Fabric, Wood, doll experiment, whimsical, lifesize, Afrogirls, fun dolls, art
"A Girl Like Me in Grey and Green (detail)"

Sculpture - Mixed Media | 20x57 in

$7,308
Painting titled "Revealed truths and…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Revealed truths and Myths #1 - Painting, 20x16 in ©2006 by Joyce Owens - Africa
"Revealed truths and Myths #1"

Painting | 20x16 in

$2,654
Painting titled "Pillars #5" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Pillars #5 - Painting, 56x21.3 in ©2006 by Joyce Owens -
"Pillars #5"

Painting | 56x21.3 in

$10,654
Painting titled "Survivor Spirit Aar…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Survivor Spirit Aaron - Painting, 19x8 in ©2006 by Joyce Owens -
"Survivor Spirit Aaron"

Painting | 19x8 in

$754
Painting titled "Survivor Spirit Ins…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Oil
Survivor Spirit Installation - Painting, 59x45 in ©2004 by Joyce Owens -
"Survivor Spirit Installation"

Oil | 59x45 in

$35,654
Painting titled "Woman in Shirtdress…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Woman in Shirtdress: Out of the Box series - Painting, 20.5x12.5 in ©2005 by Joyce Owens - Figurative, figurative-594
"Woman in Shirtdress: Out of the Box series"

Acrylic on Wood | 20.5x12.5 in

$2,404
Painting titled "Survivor Spirits: I…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Survivor Spirits: Installation - Painting, 59x45 in ©2004 by Joyce Owens -
"Survivor Spirits: Installation"

Painting | 59x45 in

$20,154
Sculpture titled "Ode to Joy Mask" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Ode to Joy Mask - Sculpture, 20.4x9 in ©2008 by Joyce Owens - Abstract, abstract-570, Mask on wood, acrylic with copper and beads
"Ode to Joy Mask"

Sculpture | 20.4x9 in

$1,104
Painting titled "Dream Big" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Acrylic Mounted on Wood Stretcher frame
Dream Big - Painting, 36x60 in ©2011 by Joyce Owens - Figurative, figurative-594, color, figures, hopeful, dream, dream big
"Dream Big"

Acrylic on Canvas | 36x60 in

$21,520
Sculpture titled "A Girl Like Me Grey…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
A Girl Like Me Grey and Green in Hats (on stands) - Sculpture, 57x20 in ©2007 by Joyce Owens -
"A Girl Like Me Grey and Green in Hats (on stands)"

Sculpture | 57x20 in

$7,154
Painting titled "Revealed Truths and…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Revealed Truths and Myths II - Painting, 26.5x18.5 in ©2006 by Joyce Owens -
"Revealed Truths and Myths II"

Painting | 26.5x18.5 in

$2,954
Painting titled "Remember" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Remember - Painting ©2006 by Joyce Owens -
"Remember"

Painting

$8,308
Painting titled "Free Association" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Free Association - Painting ©2004 by Joyce Owens - Figurative, figurative-594, Freedom, society, democratic
"Free Association"

Acrylic on Paper

$1,654
Painting titled "Old Rhythms New Bea…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Old Rhythms New Beats - Painting, 20x16 in ©2005 by Joyce Owens -
"Old Rhythms New Beats"

Painting | 20x16 in

$1,654
Painting titled "Pillars I" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Pillars I - Painting, 48x36 in ©2003 by Joyce Owens -
"Pillars I"

Painting | 48x36 in

$12,885
Painting titled "Survivor Spirits: I…" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Acrylic
Survivor Spirits: Installation 2nd view - Painting, 59x45 in ©2004 by Joyce Owens - Figurative, figurative-594, History, Survivors
"Survivor Spirits: Installation 2nd view"

Acrylic on Wood | 59x45 in

$20,154
Painting titled "Solemn Soul Mask" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork
Solemn Soul Mask - Painting ©2009 by Joyce Owens -
"Solemn Soul Mask"

Painting

$589
Sculpture titled "Cut It Out" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Metals
Cut It Out - Sculpture, 24x9.3 in ©2017 by Joyce Owens - Abstract, abstract-570, Metal, Wood
"Cut It Out"

Sculpture - Metals | 24x9.3 in

$5,523
Sculpture titled "Hypnotized" by Joyce Owens, Original Artwork, Metals
Hypnotized - Sculpture, 32.5x10.5 in ©2017 by Joyce Owens - Abstract, abstract-570, Wood, America, political state, hopeful, cut out the cancer
"Hypnotized"

Sculpture - Metals | 32.5x10.5 in

$4,004
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