Black and White
Opening Reception
December 28th, 2012 6-9 PM
through
ActivistArtistA Gallery
422 West Industrial Ave.
Boynton Beach FL 33426
786-521-1199
Biography / Curriculum Vitae
Anthony Burks,
a native Floridian born, Is one of the most
unique and prolific conceptual of both fine and commercial artists in
America. He works numerous forms
of media including pen & ink, pastels, watercolor and color pencil.
This Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale graduate has won
awards and contests including Best of Show in several different art shows. He
has freelanced for a number companies including: Beverly Bean Associates, Baron Signs Manufacturing and
Advent Advertising. He has also
worked with several organizations including: Delta Sigma Theta sorority, The
Urban League, The Children’s Coalition, Palm Beach Artist Showcase, Center for
Creative Education and Voices of Pride.
Anthony has also exhibited his artwork at various galleries,
museums and events, a Solo Show at Expressive Vibe Art Gallery, the Cornell
Museum at Old School Square, The Historical Jenkins and the Palm Beach County Governor’s
Club, as well as showcases at Gallery One, Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, The
Palm Beach County Cultural Council Arts Exhibition, A Gathering of Kuumba at
Old School Square, Poetic Expressions, Speak Easy poetry showcase, Nubian Art
Gallery and Eg2 Gallery Group.
Anthony’s painting Freedom 2001 is in the Cornell Museum
permanent collection.
Anthony also utilizes his skills to encourage artistic youth
to further pursue their own creative talents and to help promote the arts. He is presently joint founder of A.T.B.
Graphic Designers ™, Soul Poetry™, A.T.B. Fine Artists & Designers ™ &
Collaboration art showcase. He was
a co-manager of ArtSpace 408 in the Village in business district of Northwood
Village & is presently working on his first coffee table art book.
He also collaborated with several artists on a project
called Endangered Florida Species Exhibition which proceeds of the sale of their
art will be going to 3 charities, including Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.
Artist Statement
The obstacles in my life have not
hindered me from seeing the beauty of the others and their capacity to move
forward. The blessings given to me allow me to be able to execute human nature
on a larger scale of life which is actually pretty simplistic.
Exhibition: Black and White
Dates: Opening Reception 12-28-12, 6-9 PM Thru 1-17-13