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Purvis Young


Purvis Young combines a deep-seated religious belief with social commentary.  Working in urban Miami, an area typified by the poverty of its citizens, Young's images depict the plight of the underprivileged and their redemption by a loving God.  He typically paints on discarded objects found on the street.

 

 

 

  
   
Purvis Young,Untitlted, (detail) n.d.



Purvis Young, Untitled, n.d., paint on wooden door
Gift of James Hager
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Purvis Young, (Untitled, n.d., paint on paper
Gift of James Hager
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