Mark Shavers 2010

"Mark Shavers" is a 2010 portrait by contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley, known for his large-scale paintings of Black subjects in a style inspired by European Old Masters. The painting depicts a young Black man in a contemporary setting, juxtaposing traditional portraiture with modern urban culture. The subject is dressed in casual clothing and stands before a background of vibrant floral patterns, creating a visual dialogue between historical and contemporary aesthetics. This work is representative of Wiley's ongoing exploration of race, identity, and representation in art history.