Barbara Tyson Mosley facts for kids

Barbara Tyson Mosley, born in 1950, is an American artist. She is famous for her unique abstract paintings, which often look like landscapes. She also creates art using different materials, takes photos, and makes art with fabric. Barbara Tyson Mosley is an active artist in Louisville, Kentucky, and is well-known in the Black community there.

About Barbara Tyson Mosley

Early Life and Education

Barbara Tyson Mosley was born in 1950 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She studied art at the University of the District of Columbia. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Arts, focusing on painting. Later, she continued her studies at Georgetown University. She received a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies, which covers many different subjects in the humanities.

Her Artwork and Collections

Barbara Tyson Mosley is known for her abstract art. This means her paintings do not show things exactly as they look in real life. Instead, they use shapes, colors, and lines to express ideas or feelings. She often creates abstract landscapes, which are her unique way of showing natural scenes.

Barbara Tyson Mosley's art is displayed in many important places. These are called "public collections." Some of these places include the San Bernardino County Museum of Art. Her work is also at the National Gallery of Art. The Corcoran Gallery of Art has her art as part of a special collection of African-American artists. The University of Virginia Medical Center also owns some of her pieces. This shows how important and recognized her artwork is.

See also

• List of African-American visual artists