Man Shell in Window #9

"Man Shell in Window #9" captivates viewers with its stunning display of meticulous brushwork, portraying a mannequin in a storefront as the central focus. This mesmerizing oil on canvas piece invites contemplation of the intersection between art and everyday life, drawing the eye to the intricacies of the subject's form and the delicate nuances of the surrounding environment.

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.