Neo-Mannerist Artist Ernie Barnes passed this earth to his home on April 27, 2009. He was 70 years old. He suffered from a rare blood disorder that he succumbed to on that day.
He is best known for his ghost painting portrayed on 1970's TV sitcom "Good Times" and his famous piece of "Sugar Shack"; also used on Marvin Gaye's 1976 "I Want You" album.
He was born on July 15, 1938 in Durham, NC. Many people don't know that he was a professional football player. Later, he pursues his true love which was art. His figurative art portrayed athletes and people with the "elongated forms".
The world will miss this iconic African American artist of all time. RIP Mr Barnes.
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