Sharif Bey

United States, Né(e) en 1974

Sharif Bey is an African American artist, ceramicist, and professor. He creates functional pottery and ceramic and mixed-media sculptures, utilizing various forms and textures. His work reflects influences from African and Oceania visual heritage, as well as contemporary African American culture. Bey is known for his colorful, large-scale bead sculptures that explore the cultural and political significance of ornamentation.