Mannequin Portrait in Window #13

“Mannequin Portrait in Window #13” is an evocative oil on panel, meticulously capturing the allure of a mannequin placed delicately in a captivating store window. The artwork masterfully intertwines the essence of the mannequin with the artistry of the surrounding space, creating a mesmerizing portrayal that enthralls the viewer with its intricate details and haunting beauty.

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.