The Gullah Creole Art of Diane Britton Dunham

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Fine Art artist and historian, Diane Britton Dunham, has receive global recognition for her Gullah/Creole inspired art. Her paintings represent life in South Carolina’s Lowcountry and Louisiana bayous.

Diane Britton Dunham

A self-taught mixed media artist, Diane spent many childhood years in Louisiana and later, at the age of 25, she moved to the coastal Lowcountry of South Carolina, where she has lived over half her life. Both of these historical regions have impacted the style, technique and subject matter that distinguishes her painting.

Diane Britton Dunham’s work has been documented and recognized internationally as a genuine illustration of the history and traditions of African American southern culture. Her paintings are well known because of their brilliant coloring, intricate human and landscape forms, and themes that represent life in South Carolina’s Low country region and the bayous of Louisiana. Diane’s artwork has been featured in many local and national publications, and can be found in private collections around the world.

For more of Diane Britton Dunham’s painting please visit her website, or follow her on Twitter.

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Source:
http://www.dianesart.com/biography.html
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/diane-dunham.html

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Meserette Kentake, founder of Kentake Page, was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and is of Yoruba descent (mtDNA). Now based in London, she holds a BSc in Counselling Psychology but is most passionate about Afrikan/Black history—especially the Maafa. She earned a post-graduate certificate in African History after her MA program was suspended just before completion. Undeterred, Meserette continues her independent scholarship and is working on a debut book about the Maafa. For enquiries, contact Meserette at meserette@kentakepage.com.

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