“Graven Images” author L. Melissa Smith, displays copies of her book about the life of prolific artist and sculptor Selma H. Burke<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Fresh Facts about Personal Relationships of Prolific Artist Selma H. Burke<\/i><\/p>\n
MOORESVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2024 \/EINPresswire.com<\/a>\/ — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n New Book Reveals Untold Story of Selma Hortense Burke: A Pioneering African American Artist<\/p>\n [Mooresville, NC\/March 26, 2024] \u2013 Selma Hortense Burke, a renowned African American artist whose talent transcended boundaries, is the focus of a groundbreaking new book that sheds light on her extraordinary life and career. Written by L. Melissa Smith, \u201cGraven Images: An In-Depth Chronicle of the Life of Prolific Artist Selma Hortense Burke\u201d offers a compelling narrative that delves into Burke\u2019s journey, revealing previously undisclosed aspects of her personal and professional life.<\/p>\n Born in the small Southern town of Mooresville, North Carolina, Burke defied societal norms and racial barriers to become a prolific artist of her time. While her artistic contributions are widely recognized, the book unveils intriguing details about her personal life, including her marriages and divorces, which have remained largely unknown until now.<\/p>\n Burke\u2019s belief that her bas relief portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt was plagiarized to create the iconic Roosevelt Dime is a central theme explored in the book. Despite her relentless pursuit of recognition for her work, she faced numerous challenges, including the alleged appropriation of her art by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver John Sinnock.<\/p>\n One of the most astonishing revelations in \u201cGraven Images\u201d is the discovery of Burke\u2019s previously undisclosed marriage to a man who remained unnamed until now. And, contrary to her claim of widowhood in 1955, a \u201cdead\u201d husband was found to be alive until 1966, residing in another country with a new wife. The book also addresses longstanding speculation regarding Burke\u2019s marriage to Harlem Renaissance pioneer Claude McKay in 1935. These revelations add a new layer of complexity to Burke\u2019s personal history, and the intricacies of her relationships.<\/p>\n \u201cGraven Images\u201d offers a comprehensive exploration of the life of Selma Hortense Burke, presenting a nuanced portrait of an artist who defied conventions, and left an indelible mark on the art world. \u201cGraven Images\u201d provides readers with a deeper understanding of Burke\u2019s legacy, and her enduring contributions to American art history.<\/p>\n The print and eBook versions of Graven Images: An In-Depth Chronicle of the Life of Prolific Artist Selma Hortense Burke\u201d by L. Melissa Smith will be available on Amazon.com.<\/p>\n For interviews with the author or further information about \u201cGraven Images: An In-Depth Chronicle of the Life of Prolific Artist Selma Hortense Burke,\u201d please contact L. Melissa Smith at selmaburkebook@gmail.com.<\/p>\n About the Author: Book Title: \u201cGraven Images: An In-Depth Chronicle of the Life of Prolific Artist Selma Hortense Burke\u201d L. Melissa Smith
\nL. Melissa Smith, a native of Selma Burke\u2019s hometown of Mooresville, North Carolina, is a journalist and librarian, and was a student of Geneva Burke Miller, a sister of Selma Burke. Smith\u2019s curiosity about Mooresville\u2019s most famous citizen led her to delve into the life of Burke, resulting in this groundbreaking book.<\/p>\n
\nAuthor: L. Melissa Smith
\nISBN: 979-8-8803-2069-1
\nAvailable: Amazon.com or BUY<\/a> via PayPal on SelmaBurkeBook.com<\/p>\n
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