#Yonkers Students Honor Henry Ossawa Tanner

#Yonkers Students Honor Henry Ossawa Tanner Sophomores and Juniors in the graphic production magnet at saunders trades & technical high school submitted artwork to the city's african american advisory board black history month art contest

Mayor Spano's African American Advisory Board challenged the students to recreate Tanner's paintings.

Sabina Costa, Grade 10, Interprets "The Thankful Poor"

In 1996, more than 60 years after his death, Henry Ossawa Tanner's work was the first by an African American artist to be added to the White House permanent collection.

Dru Allen Sta Maria, Grade 10, Interprets "Modern Spirit"

His mother was an escaped slave who traveled to the free states via the Underground Railroad. His father was a minister.

Kimberely Mejia, Grade 10 Interprets "Sarah Miller Tanner."

Tanner's upbringing as the son of a former slave and a minister is reflected in his spiritual yet realistic paintings.

Nora Lombardo, Grade 11, Interprets "Sarah Miller Tanner."

The students' artwork honoring Henry Ossawa Tanner is on display at the Purchase College Center for Community and Culture, 16 Warburton Avenue in Yonkers, New York, through February 25, 2017.

Nelson Carpio, Grade 10, Interprets "Wynkoop House, Old Haarlam"

INNOVATION. INSPIRATION. EXCELLENCE FOR ALL.

Appreciate

Credits:

Thanks to Mayor Spano's African American Advisory Board, White House Historical Association, Purchase College Center for Community & Culture, our magnificent students and their teachers.

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#Yonkers Students Honor Henry Ossawa Tanner Sophomores and Juniors in the graphic production magnet at saunders trades & technical high school submitted artwork to the city's african american advisory board black history month art contest

INNOVATION. INSPIRATION. EXCELLENCE FOR ALL.

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