The four large-scale works in this exhibition are tributes to renowned heavyweight boxer champion Muhammad Ali. Each vivid color marker drawing, rendered in the artist’s celebrated style, is a variation of a common composition – an aerial view of a boxing match. Bordering this narrative are snapshots of Ali in action, along with memorable quotes such as, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Customary in Davenport, Jr.’s works are the scrawlings of his personal thoughts and observations – scattered throughout in pockets of quiet spaces.
Galleries
Bruce Davenport, Jr.
I’m Way Better than Basquit Sure Nuff Is
2015
Pen and marker on paper
42 x 62 inches
45 1/2 x 65 1/2 inches (framed)
Bruce Davenport, Jr.
Say Hello to the Dapper Say Goodbye to Davenport, Jr.
2015
Pen and marker on paper
42 x 62 inches
45 1/2 x 65 1/2 inches (framed)
Bruce Davenport, Jr.
Muhammad Ali was my Uncle Robert Favorite Prize Figther
2015
Pen and marker on paper
42 x 62 inches
45 1/2 x 65 1/2 inches (framed)
Bruce Davenport, Jr.
I Am Better than Picaso
2015
Pen and marker on paper
42 x 62 inches
45 1/2 x 65 1/2 inches (framed)