RLGREENE
Black Artist Black Art Black Culture
Robert Lee Greene (RL Greene) was an Oxnard-based artist who, as a hobby, captured the legacies of historical Black figures in a large series of portraits.Born in Charlotte, N.C., Greene served in both the Korean War (1953) and Vietnam War (1963) before ending up in Ventura County Ca. for over five decades. He earned a B.S. in psychology and behavioral science from La Verne College and an M.S. in sociology and psychology from the University of La Verne. In addition to his paintings, Greene was a published poet, religious educator, and humanitarian, dedicating his life to community service and personal spiritual development.
estate sale
California-based artist and photographer Ross Harris found nearly 100 original oil paintings by an unknown black artist, Robert Lee Greene at an estate sale in Oxnard Ca. After realizing their importance, he met with Greeneās family to acquire the remaining work.
Robert Lee Greene Residence. Oxnard California. October 2023
The Freeman Greeneās
CULTURAL IMPRESSIONISM
I am an Americanā 1971 Reverse
āI am an Americanā 1971
cultural iconography AND Preservation
Maya Angelou
Malcolm X
Matthew Henson
Shirley Chisholm
Ida B. Wells
Crispus Attucks
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
James Baldwin
Adam Powell Jr.
RL GREENE at the ventura county government center
The Freeman Greeneās and I at the opening of our show.
RL Greene at the VC Government Center for Black History Month
Promotional video for the show
the ones that got away
These works were sold before I went to the estate sale.Any information on there whereabouts would be greatly appreciated.
