Italian Manneqport #8

“Italian Manneqport #8” is a mesmerizing oil painting on panel, skillfully capturing the essence of a mannequin elegantly displayed in a captivating store window. The artist's intricate brushwork and keen attention to detail bring a sense of realism and allure to the piece, inviting viewers to ponder the beauty and artistry of everyday objects.

Kevin L. McCants (1966 - Current) African American Painter, Teacher, Musician. Kevin’s artistic practice began at an early age when he started drawing at six years old. Following his childhood in Ohio, he studied fashion illustration and commercial art at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh.

Johannes Vermeer, Alan Beeton, Man Ray, Edgar Degas, Pablo Picasso, Paul Cezanne and Thomas Gainsborough are a few historic artists who have used mannequins to express their artistry and creative view of their world. Expressions that tell a story, capture a mood or simply sell an idea. Kevin uses mannequins to represent the faceless appearance of human desire, need, and social disconnect without the baggage of specific human personality.