Richard Pryor Artwork by Roger J. Carter - Artist Replete
Richard Pryor Artwork by Roger J. Carter - Artist Replete
Richard Pryor Artwork by Roger J. Carter - Artist Replete
Richard Pryor Artwork by Roger J. Carter - Artist Replete
Keep the Sun Shining on Your Face
Richard Pryor Artwork by Roger J. Carter - Artist Replete
Richard Pryor Artwork by Roger J. Carter - Artist Replete
Richard Pryor Artwork by Roger J. Carter - Artist Replete
Richard Pryor Artwork by Roger J. Carter - Artist Replete
Keep the Sun Shining on Your Face

Keep the Sun Shining on Your Face

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Acrylic Paint, Computer Parts, Lapel Pins, Building Blocks & Scrabble Pieces on 48" x 60" Framed Wood Panel 

 

In a medium of work developed in early 2022, artist Roger J. Carter uses computer parts to recreate a portrait of Richard Pryor. Previously a software engineer, Carter revisits his love for computers, blending it with his profession as an artist.

 

Named after a quote found at the end of a Richard Pryor stand ups session titled Mudbone: " Cause you don’t know when you’re gonna go. So don’t take this shit serious. You better have some fun and plenty of it. Cause when the shit old and you ask for a recharge, it’s too late. So all I can say is keep some sunshine on your face. " 

 

In the spring of 2020, South Side Chicago artist Roger J. Carter began forging a new body of work through relentless experimentation. What started as personal exploration soon evolved into a powerful visual language that resonated with audiences far beyond his immediate circle.

 

Carter is best known for his striking portraits of musicians, activists, and writers, meticulously constructed from toy soldiers. Once seen as simple playthings, the soldiers take on profound new meaning in his work, becoming symbols of struggle, resilience, and collective strength.

 

Since stepping into the world of three dimensional art, Carter has continued to expand his practice. His current explorations incorporate unexpected materials such as LEGO bricks, playing cards, computer keyboards, and broken records, each medium pushing his vision further and reimagining how everyday objects can tell stories of culture and identity. 

 

 

"For me I've always been political in my art. I've always done revolutionary characters and rebels. So in that regard, I consider my art as a form of protest. My Art Is My Protest."

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