Biography of Everett Spruill

Everett Spruill is a familiar name for collectors of Contemporary and Abstract Art. His work is exhibited and sold at Epcot's "World Showcase" during Black Heritage Celebrations, Jazz Festivals and Epcots annual Food and Wine Festival. For more than 20 years Everett, a self-taught artist, has been involved in collecting and creating. He currently conducts art workshops for Central Florida youth and is former owner of The Ethnic Art Gallery, Orlando, Florida. Everett graduated from Berea College in 1976 where he studied Business Management.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Everett has lived in Central Florida since 1986. Everett advocates the necessity of arts education and recreation to enrich our lives and firmly believes the arts help youth become well -rounded and constructive individuals. Everetts' most recent collages, "Old School Jazz and Blues Series", have been favorably compared to work of the late Romare Bearden. The trademark of Everett's work is the emotional and intuitive use of color which is greatly influenced by his mentor and fellow artist Arthur Rayford. All Everett's works express feelings through coloration and the juxtaposition of stylized shapes.

Everett's work is in private and corporate collections worldwide, the most notable include The University of Central Florida, Central Florida YMCA, The National Association of Black Journalist, Orange County Public Schools, and Walt Disney World Resorts including Epcot Center and the Pleasure Island Jazz Club at Downtown Disney.

Everett Spruill : Statement of Artistic Direction

(1) "The Tribal Rhythms Series", is an interpretation of traditional African mask, sculptures and symbols. (2) "The Old School Jazz and Blues Series" is a tribute to the founders and legends of Jazz and Blues. Each series illustrates the rich and varied social, religious and artistic traditions of Africa, its impact on the world of modern art, and its role in the birth of America's own- Jazz and Blues.. Hopefully these two bodies of work will enhance one's appreciation and understanding of these great art forms and the people they represent.

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