Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
In this episode, Eric speaks with celebrated artist Richard Wyatt Jr. about how he first discovered art at a young age and becoming a prodigy. He describes his educational journey and experience whilst studying at the Watts Towers Art Center and being mentored by great artists... his connection with music and how it relates to art, his passion for exploring various mediums and collaboration, his work in the space of public art and his unique process when creating his beautiful murals among the region of Los Angeles.
Guest Bio: Richard Wyatt Jr. was born in Lynwood and raised in Compton and the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles, California. He is one of the region's most noted muralists and is known for his realistic figurative works which honor both common people and historic figures. His series of works on the history of the Central Avenue jazz scene were exhibited at the Santa Monica Museum of Art. His public works can be seen at the Capitol Records Building, the Watts Towers Art Center, and Spike's Joint on Melrose in Los Angeles.
Featured art on display: Robert Colescott, Death of a Mulatto Woman
1991, Acrylic on canvas, 213.3 x 182.8 cm (84 x 72 in.)
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks. Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
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In this episode, Eric speaks with celebrated artist Richard Wyatt Jr. about how he first discovered art at a young age and becoming a prodigy. He describes his educational journey and experience whilst studying at the Watts Towers Art Center and being mentored by great artists... his connection with music and how it relates to art, his passion for exploring various mediums and collaboration, his work in the space of public art and his unique process when creating his beautiful murals among the region of Los Angeles.
Guest Bio: Richard Wyatt Jr. was born in Lynwood and raised in Compton and the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles, California. He is one of the region's most noted muralists and is known for his realistic figurative works which honor both common people and historic figures. His series of works on the history of the Central Avenue jazz scene were exhibited at the Santa Monica Museum of Art. His public works can be seen at the Capitol Records Building, the Watts Towers Art Center, and Spike's Joint on Melrose in Los Angeles.
Featured art on display: Robert Colescott, Death of a Mulatto Woman
1991, Acrylic on canvas, 213.3 x 182.8 cm (84 x 72 in.)
About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks. Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.
For more, visit ericsperspective.com
#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ART
SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/2vVJkDn
LISTEN ON:
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2B6wB3U
Spotify: spoti.fi/3j6QRmW
Google Podcasts: bit.ly/3fNNgrY
iHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2KtYGXv
Pandora: pdora.co/38pFWAm
Connect with us:
Visit Eric's Perspective website: bit.ly/2ZQ41x1
Facebook: bit.ly/3jq5fXP
Instagram: bit.ly/39jFZxG
Twitter: bit.ly/2OMRx33
mhanksgallery.com
