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THE SEMANTICS OF PURVIS YOUNG SYMBOLS
September 12th, 2009

The artwork created by Purvis Young is easily identifiable by a unique style and use of recurring symbols. Understanding the semantics (or meaning) of the symbols he has created enables the viewer to enjoy a rich viewing experience. Once a viewer is empowered with the knowledge of being able to interpret Purvis Young’s symbols, he or she can more fully participate in appreciating the artwork. .... READ MORE
THE PACKAGING of PURVIS, Part II.
July 23th, 2009

Outsider art is art that is quite often created by people who are outside of the societal mainstream—those who are imprisoned, institutionalized, or distanced from the mainstream community by geographic isolation often fit into this category. Outsider artists tend to have lived isolated lives with little or no contact with the world beyond their own very private or isolated one. So, is Purvis an Outsider Artist? Perhaps it is true that Purvis did learn to paint during his very brief time in prison, but his painting career continued long and far past those days. .... READ MORE

THE PACKAGING of PURVIS, Part I.
July 16th, 2009

It is only natural to consider Purvis in the context of the green movement. Purvis Young is the ultimate recycler. On a regular basis, Purvis employs the help from ‘towners to scour the streets of Overtown, Miami for surface material. He paints on anything that can support paint and the pressure of an artist's hand—cardboard, discarded political signs, used paper, doors, plywood scraps, metal sheets, carpet remnants—you name it and Purvis has painted on it. .... READ MORE

EXOR Galleries mourns the loss of Michelle Coleman following recent shooting in Purvis' Overtown.
July 7th, 2009

It started as a celebration of life. Twelve young people were shot; Michelle Coleman (just 23 years-old) died and others now remain seriously and critically injured. When will the bloodshed end? What will it take to awaken our young minds? What will it take to spark interest in breaking away from the same dead-end decisions? What will it take to break the cycle of violence? Life is a menu of choices. Imagine for an instant that a teenager with a felony, surrounded by criminalized behaviors, envisions a section on the standard menu of violence and lawlessness titled, “healthy alternatives.”.... READ MORE