Concrete Blonde?

Here is another jar form from several years ago.  This is also an example of how Mr. Freeman will use most any substrate for his art.  This picture is on a broken  piece of thin concrete tile.

Peace of Mind in a Jar

This is What I’m Gonna Do

Here is a photo of Mr. Freeman in front of Urban Flats downtown explaining a work in progress.  This piece is going to be an attractive woman surrounded by profiles of male suitors attached to her headdress.  She is placed inside a jar and the jar will be cracking as if she is about to break out.

Work in Progress

Lady Madonna

Mr. Freeman’s preferred substrate is the masonite he recovers from discarded furniture in the “hood.”  The masonite is sturdy and light and therefore easy to carry.  That said, Mr. Freeman will use most any discarded item for his art; from drywall to plywood to broken off pieces of furniture.

This piece is very heavy and he was lucky to sell it fairly quickly as it was difficult for him to transport under his arm along with the other pieces he had to sell.

Woman with Aura

I Am Thy Shield And Thy Exceeding Great Reward

Mr. Freeman used the shield motif fairly commonly a few years back.  I have not come across any more recent.

Shield

Neomi

When Mr. Freeman wants to emphasize the veracity of a statement he makes he says, “On my Mama’s grave, Neomi.”

Neomi

You’ve Got…

That look.  This is not a detail photo, but the complete work.  Mr. Freeman did this one this past summer.

That Look

Framed

More captured frames from The Art of Herbert Freeman, a student video project from 2007.

Herbert Freeman

In Excelsis Deo

Gloria is from 2007.  Mr. Freeman rendered this on a piece of drywall.

Gloria

Sandra

Another piece from attorney John Guidry’s collection.

Sandra

Good Dog!

My loyal companion.

Sweet Girl