Beverly McIver

Beverly McIver
Born c. 1963
Greensboro, North Carolina
Nationality American
Alma mater Pennsylvania State University

Beverly McIver (born c. 1963) is a contemporary artist, mostly known for her self-portraits, who was born and raised in Greensboro, NC.[1][2][3][4][5] She is currently the Esbenshade Professor of the Practice of Art, Art History and Visual Studies at Duke University.[6][7]

Early life and education

McIver was the youngest of three daughters and raised by a single mother who worked as a maid to support their family.[8] Her mother’s attention and resources were mostly focused on McIver’s older sister, Renee, who was mentally disabled.[9][10][11]

While attending a predominantly white, affluent high school, McIver was a member of the school’s clowning club.[12] Performing in clown makeup and a wig empowered McIver: “As a clown…I was transformed, and in many ways more acceptable to society. No one cared that I was black or poor. I was embraced.” [13] Considering going to clown school for a brief period of time, McIver decided to pursue a career in art, earning her Master of Fine Art at Penn State University and an honorary doctorate from North Carolina Central University.[9]

Career

McIver work explores personal identity and besides self-portraiture, she is known for painting the people who surround her in every day life.[14][15] She received several honors for her work including a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Louis Comfort Tiffany Award. A documentary about McIver's life entitled Raising Renee was featured on HBO and nominated for an Emmy award.[16] In 2011, McIver was named "top ten in painting" for Art In America magazine.[17] McIver also has works featured in the Mint Museum of Art & the North Carolina Museum of Art. She's currently a professor of art, art history and visual studies at Duke University.

References

  1. ↑ Sandler, Beverly McIver, 8
  2. ↑ Johnson, Ken. "Art in Review: Beverly McIver". New York Times. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  3. ↑ Smith, Roberta. "Art in Review: Beverly McIver". New York Times. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  4. ↑ Green, Penelope. "Painting on a New Canvas". New York Times. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  5. ↑ "Beverly J McIver | Art, Art History & Visual Studies". aahvs.duke.edu. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  6. ↑ "The Beverly McIver Experience Comes to Duke | Duke University Arts". arts.duke.edu. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  7. ↑ Irving Sandler, Beverly McIver: Invisible Me (New York, NY: Kent Gallery New York City, 2006), 7-8
  8. 1 2 "Beverly McIver". Craven Art Gallery. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  9. ↑ Jackson, Camille. "Beverly McIver: A Life That Is 'Good and Scary and Joyous'". Duke Today. Duke University. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  10. ↑ Fernando, Dillon. "Prof. Bev McIver on painting, family and fragility". Duke Chronicle. Retrieved 14 February 2016.
  11. ↑ Kim Curry-Evans, Jennifer Dasal, and Beverly McIver, Reflections: Portraits by Beverly McIver (Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Museum of Art, 2011), 17-18
  12. ↑ Kim Curry-Evans, The Many Faces of Beverly McIver (Sacramento, CA: 40 Acres Art Gallery, 2004), 13
  13. ↑ Plagens, Peter. "A Collection of Artists' Portraits, Car Engines and Notes to Self". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
  14. ↑ "Beverly McIver: A Life That Is 'Good and Scary and Joyous'". Duke Today. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
  15. ↑ "Raising Renee - WEST CITY FILMS". WEST CITY FILMS. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
  16. ↑ "2011's Top Ten in Painting - News - Art in America". www.artinamericamagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.


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