Stanwyck Cromwell

Stanwyck E. Cromwell is a Guyanese-American visual artist based in Connecticut.

Biography

Cromwell was born in Georgetown, Guyana to a father who was an artist and a mother who was a seamstress and fashion designer, both of whom he credits his talent to.[1] Cromwell attended Trinity Elementary School and the former British Guiana Educational Trust High School.

Cromwell moved to the United States in July 1970 and began pursuing a career in art. Cromwell attended Charter Oak State College and the University of Hartford, where he received his Master of Fine Arts degree.[2]

Cromwell's work often incorporates bright colors and a blend of Caribbean and American cultures. His mixed-media compositions incorporate overlapping shapes, textured strokes, and vibrant colors. His work frequently features symbolic imagery and reflections of African-American features and culture.[3]

Cromwell has also served as an artist-in-residence at the University of Connecticut and University of Hartford, and currently serves as an adjunct art professor at Capital Community College in Hartford.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Cromwell". fac.umass.edu. Archived from the original on 2025-02-24. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  2. ^ "News - Artist Stanwyck E. Cromwell featured in black history month exhibit at Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery | STCC". www.stcc.edu. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  3. ^ "Color and Identity: A Visual Conversation". spsact.org. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  4. ^ "Meet Stanwyck Cromwell". canvasrebel.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
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