Product Details

Join us for the 10th Year Anniversary. From the beginning in 1995, Thomas Blackshear's logo, featuring this dark beauty, has symbolized the notable characteristics of Ebony Visions; strength, elegance and classic beauty. As the collection celebrates its tenth year, this distinctive woman serves as the first in a new annual series called Visions of Beauty, the ultimate representation of Thomas�s Afro-Nouveau styling with strong Art Deco influence. Celebration of Thomas Blackshear�s Ebony Visions collection. Evening Rose, the leading lady, debuts in a special Anniversary Edition coloration for the October 1st weekend store events.

Evening Rose retired August 2005.

Evening Rose Anniversary Edition closed with 4,604 pieces.

Artist Bio

"I always knew I wanted to create Ebony Visions'. As an artist who happens to be black, I had distinct ideas about what I would like to see in the line." The elegant compeling figurines he created for the collection are a blen of both Art Nouveau and African culture, which Thomas calls "Afro-Nouveau." - Thomas Blackshear .Thomas Blackshear introduced Ebony Visions in April 1995 with the release of the first six Ebony Visions designs, The Storyteller, The Protector, The Nurturer, Siblings, Madonna and Tender Touch. Since then, Thomas Blackshear has created many new designs to add to the Ebony Visions collection. Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions collection is a master work of romantic symbolism. As with his paintings, these sculptures demonstrate Thomas Blackshear's incredible sense of design, unique eclectic style, and extraordinary mastery of color. Elegant drapery and delicate detail tantalize the eye while revealing each sculpted form. Thomas Blackshear's Ebony Visions depicts a full range of emotions that are both powerful and at the same time subtle. He deliberately portrays his Ebony Visions figures in a timeless setting in order to transcend a specific time, place, or culture. This unique collection of limited edition figurines emphasizes the beauty of the human form and symbolizes universal aspirations and ideals of humankind depicted through images that reflect the unique characteristics of the African American culture. For centuries classical beauty has been portrayed predominantly by white artisans who represent white subjects in their art. In this romantic and subtle tour de force, Thomas Blackshear creates a new vision of beauty and human emotion, an Ebony Vision.