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Stephanie Pogue
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| Born | 1944 Shelby, North Carolina
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| Died | 2002 (aged 57–58) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Syracuse University |
| Alma mater | Howard University, Cranbrook Academy |
| Known for | color printing |
Stephanie Elaine Pogue (1944–2002) was an American artist, professor, and printmaker. She was known for her beautiful color prints. Stephanie often showed women and human figures in her artwork.
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Growing Up and Learning Art
Stephanie Pogue was born in Shelby, North Carolina. She grew up in Elizabeth, New Jersey. As a young person, she loved art, ballet, and music.
She first went to Syracuse University. It was a big change for her, as she was the only Black student in her dorm. While there, she took a drawing class.
After a year, Stephanie moved to Howard University to study art. At Howard, she learned from famous artists and teachers like James A. Porter and Lois Mailou Jones. Her classmates included artists like Lou Stovall.
In 1968, Pogue earned her Master of Fine Arts degree in Printmaking. She got this degree from Cranbrook Academy in Michigan. She continued to study art throughout her life. She learned from different artists and workshops, even studying art history at Vanderbilt University.
Her Career as an Artist and Teacher
Stephanie Pogue was a student of artist David C. Driskell. He was her teacher at Howard University.
From 1968 to 1981, she taught art at Fisk University. While there, she was inspired by artist Aaron Douglas. She was also a gallery director. She taught printmaking, drawing, and art appreciation. She helped Fisk University collect and document art by African-American artists.
In 1981, she started working at the University of Maryland. She became an associate professor. She taught printmaking, drawing, and papermaking. From 1993 to 1998, she was the head of the art department.
Stephanie received two Fulbright-Hays cross cultural fellowships. These allowed her to travel to India and Pakistan. She studied architecture and traditional arts there. These trips greatly influenced her artwork.
She also won many CAPA awards from the University of Maryland. These awards recognized her advanced work in color etching. Stephanie used bright colors and simple shapes in her art. She pushed the limits of traditional printmaking. Her artwork was shown in museums and galleries around the world.
Later Life
Stephanie Pogue passed away on November 12, 2002. She was 58 years old.
Art Shows and Galleries
Stephanie Pogue's art was shown in many places. Here are some of them:
- 1971: "Flowers of Form", Studio Museum in Harlem (New York, NY)
- 1976: "Migraciones: Una Exhibición de Artistas Gráficos Afro-Americanos", La Tertulia Museum (Cali, Colombia)
- 1981: "Forever free : art by African-American women, 1862-1980", Illinois State University (Normal, IL)
- 1982: Clark College Woodruff Library (Atlanta, GA)
- 1983: "International Print Exhibit", Taipei City Museum of Fine Arts (Taipei, Taiwan)
- 1985: City Museum (Arondelovac)
- 1987: "The Art of Black America in Japan: Afro-American Modernism" (Tokyo and Chiba, Japan)
- 1988: "Black Women Artists: North Carolina Connections", North Carolina Central University (Durham, NC)
- 1988: "Black Arts Festival Exhibition", Spelman College (Atlanta, GA)
- 1989: Castle Gallery (Hyattsville, Maryland)
- 2008: "Arabesque: The Art of Stephanie Pogue", Driskell Center, University of Maryland (College Park, MD)
- 2019: "Connected: African-American Female Artists and North Carolina", North Carolina Central University (Durham, NC)
