Conspicuous Fraud Series 2001

This painting, part of Kehinde Wiley’s “Conspicuous Fraud” series, is a portrait of an African American man in a suit and green tie, set against a vibrant red background. Wiley’s work is known for its bold colors, meticulous detail, and use of contemporary African American subjects, challenging traditional notions of portraiture, while referencing the history of European portrait painting. The style is contemporary realism, with strong brushstrokes and a focus on the subject's presence.