Annie Lee (artist)

Annie Frances Lee (3 March 1935 – 24 November 2014) was an American artist.[1] She is known for her depiction of African-American everyday life. Her work is characterized by images without facial features. She used body language to show emotion and expression in her work.[2] Her most popular paintings are Blue Monday and My Cup Runneth Over.

Early life

Lee was born in Gadsden, Alabama but grew up in Chicago, Illinois. She began painting as a child and won her first competition at the age of 10 but did not start painting professionally until she was 40.[3] Annie attended Wendell Phillips High School on Chicago's South Side. Her artistic accomplishments led her to receive a scholarship to attend Northwestern University. She declined the scholarship to get married and raise a family but later studied art at Mundelein College and the American Academy of Art. She received her Master of Education from Loyola University.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Leondis, Cristie. "Iconic Artist and Humanitarian Annie Lee Dies at 79". Black Enterprise. Black Enterprise. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  2. ↑ Caro, Mark (26 November 2014). "Blue Monday' artist Annie Lee dead at 79". Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  3. 1 2 "The History Makers". The History Makers. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "U.S. Department of State - Art in Embassies". art.state.gov. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
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