Exhibit Title: Remembrance Series (2003)

Joseph Beckles was inspired by the “ancient to the future” *baobab tree (tree of life) to create the Remembrance series. Beckles was fascinated by the tree’s inverted root-like branches; and by the value placed on the baobob tree by the indigenous people on the Savannah of West Africa. The series was created following Beckles trip to Senegal, Africa. *Note: “…the baobob tree serves as a stately, organic meeting place for social and governing bodies of a tribal community.” Sculpture: signed and numbered.

Exhibit Title: Middle Passage Monument Edition (2003)

Middle Passage is a body of forged, colorfully painted, steel sculpture. Joseph Beckles free-standing sculpture pays tribute to the men and women who were thrown overboard or jumped ship during the 400+ years of the Atlantic slave trade (12 million taken; 10 million survived). A Middle Passage Monument artwork was presented to the Royal Family of Jordan through the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department African Marketplace & Cultural Faire; Souk Ukaz, Amman, Jordon. Sculpture: signed and numbered.

Exhibit Title: Kindred Blessings Edition (2003)

Joseph Beckles Kindred Blessings is an edition of forged, steel-gray, studio sculpture celebrating individuals paying homage to their ancestral blessings. This sculpture edition evolved from Beckles public artwork, Kindred Blessings, located at Compton Community College, California. Joseph Beckles said, “…it is the responsibility of the individual to recognize their blessings made possible from their ancestors. Once they recognize their blessings they should use them in a positive light.” Sculpture: signed and numbered.

Exhibit Title: Molten Metal Sculpture (2004-2005)*

Joseph Beckles created the body of work tested balance and kinetic energy by forging molten metal into abstract shapes, overlapping and twirling organic forms; juxtaposition of manmade shapes; whimsical characters (wizard) and human figures. *Note: Final body of work before Beckles untimely death (September, 2005).

Exhibit Title: Welded Steel Sculpture (1998)

Welded Sculpture appearing ready to take flight, held down to earth with a solid metal base.

Note: all artworks are free-standing.