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by KEITH MALLETT

For Keith Mallett painting is a spiritual journey. It is a journey that started in childhood and continues to this day.
Keith has worked as a painter, etcher and ceramic artist. His subject matter ranges from still lifes to abstracts. In recent years he has devoted his talents to themes that portray the beauty and strength of the African American experience.

Born in Pennsylvania in 1948, Keith studied painting at the Art Students’ League and Hunter College in New York City and LA Valley College in Los Angeles.

Keith is one of just twelve artists whose work has been chosen for inclusion in the Allstate Insurance 2003 Black History Month Calendar.
His work has been exhibited throughout the world and is in corporate and private collections. A variety of television shows and movies, including Showtime’s new series “Soul Food”, Disney’s “The Famous Jett Jackson”, TNT’s “Second String” and Woody Allen’s “Celebrity”, have featured Keith’s artwork. His paintings grace the covers of several books including “Do Unto Others” by Kristin Lattany published by Random House, and “Sisterfire”, a collection of poems by Maya Angelou, Alice Walker, and Terry McMillan, published by Harper Collins. He was honored with a commission to paint the official limited edition print commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic breakthrough into major league baseball. His line of limited edition figurines are published by United Treasures. He has also enjoyed considerable success with numerous sold-out limited editions.

“It is my desire through my artwork to depict the positive aspects of the African American experience. If I can show but one child the strength and beauty of her past or the bright hope of his future then I feel I have accomplished my goal.”