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![]() ![]() This work she calls “super realism.” Results in the American People Series of oil paintings (1963 – 1967).īegins search for a New York gallery. Influenced by writings of James Baldwin and Amiri Baraka (then Leroi Jones). Marries Burdette (Birdie) Ringgold, May 19.ĭuring a summer at Oak Bluff’s on Martha’s Vineyard, develops first mature painting style. Faith’s dining area in her home becomes her studio space. Brother dies while they are in Rome, causing them to return to the U.S. ![]() Tours museums in Paris, Nice, Florence and Rome. Spends the first of many summers in Provincetown, MA Creates oil paintings of houses, landscapes, fishing boats and the ocean.įirst trip to Europe (with mother and daughters) aboard the S.S. Faith first hears of James Baldwin through his baby sister, Paula, who is a student of hers at J.H.S. Begins teaching art in the New York City public schools (1955 – 1973). Permanent separation and divorce proceedings begin, completed in 1956. Has two children: Michele Faith Wallace, January 4 Barbara Faith Wallace, December 15. Obtains first studio space for independent oil painting projects. Marries Robert Earl Wallace, a classical and jazz pianist, while majoring in art at the City College of New York. ![]() Her family moves from the “Valley” to Sugar Hill in Harlem. ![]() Frequently sick with asthma as a small child, art becomes a major pastime. She has two older siblings, Andrew and Barbara. Born October 8th at Harlem Hospital in New York City to Andrew Louis Jones Sr. ![]()
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