Commissions: Institutional :: The Art of Kadir Nelson

Inspired by the biography, Divided Soul, by David Ritz, "The Life of Marvin Gaye, by Kadir Nelson, is a visual montage detailing the tortured life of one of America's most beloved soul singer's of the twentieth century. Through painted vignettes, Nelson presents Marvin's story, from the singer's youth as an abused child, his rise to fame and fortune as a Motown soul singer, his fall from grace, and his comeback, to his tragic death at the hands of his own father. Painted on a nine feet by four feet canvas, Marvin's epic tale is brought to life in vivid color and stunning detail utilizing both symbolism and candor to recount the singer's troubled and emotional journey.