Artist
Wardell Milan
American, b. 1978
Wardell Milan is an American artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art. Wardell Milan was born in Knoxville.
Wardell Milan is an American visual artist residing in New York City. His work consists of drawing, painting, and photography, as well as constructing three-dimensional dioramas. According to the artist, he considers his work to be "visual narratives" that can be regarded as linear, or non-linear according to the way the viewer interprets each scene.
He often appropriates photographs, and found objects in his work. He is inspired by literature, philosophy, and human nature. Milan has said the works of Tennessee Williams, Alice Walker, and James Baldwin have offered him insight in their story-telling abilities.
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