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Green Gate brings together paintings, drawing, and sculpture by New York-based artist Reginald Sylvester II (born North Carolina, 1987, lives and works in Brooklyn, NY). Taking inspiration from abstract expressionism, contemporary design, and theological traditions, Sylvester's working process follows a trajectory from muse to mark making. Taking meditative walks around New York City with an open mindset led Sylvester to a green gate from which ideas about passage, Black bodies, radiated green light, and spiritual resonance are explored in his recent abstract work. Offering IX (2022), a recent acquisition to Kemper Museum’s Permanent Collection will be included in this exhibition.

This exhibition is organized by Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and curated by Erin Dziedzic, director of curatorial affairs.

Reginald Sylvester II, Offering GG.02, 2022, acrylic and drab shelter half over wood, 82 x 70 in. Kansas City, MO 2022. © Reginald Sylvester II. Image courtesy the artist and Maximillian William, London.

Reginald Sylvester II, Reminiscent Of A Time Past, 2022, acrylic and studio debris on tent shell halves, (diptych), 82 x 60 in. © Reginald Sylvester II. Image courtesy the artist and Maximillian William, London.

Reginald Sylvester II (American, born 1987), Offering IX, 2022, acrylic, paper, tarp and rubber over wood, 60 x 72 inches. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, Missouri, Gift of Private Collection, 2022.7. © Reginald Sylvester II. Image courtesy the artist and Maximillian William, London. Photo: Daniel Greer.

Artist Talk | Reginald Sylvester II

Artist Reginald Sylvester II joined Director of Curatorial Affairs Erin Dziedzic in conversation at the exhibition's opening celebration.

Meet New York-based artist Reginald Sylvester II at Kemper Museum.

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Reginald Sylvester II: Green Gate

Reginald Sylvester II (American, born 1987), Offering GG.02, 2022, acrylic and drab shelter half over wood, 82 x 70 in.
© Reginald Sylvester II. Image courtesy the artist and Maximillian William, London. Photo: Daniel Greer.