Vintage Postmodern 1980s Print Ed Hale Halessie African Wall Art Picture Gold Frame Hip Bones in Motion

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We have for your consideration a very gorgeous vintage print by Ed hale and titled hip bones in motion. This … Read more We have for your consideration a very gorgeous vintage print by Ed hale and titled hip bones in motion. This is a vintage signed art with its vintage frame in black plastic color. the art is in exquisite condition. No damages to the print. The only wear I noticed is the frame which has typical light scratches and scuffs but that’s expected from age and use. buyer could choose to get the art reframed. This art still displays beautifully. Art has its hanger on the back and in great condition do not pass on your chance to own a vintage piece of 1980s art

ed hale bio:

Edward Hale (1933–1996), globally recognized by his signature pseudonym "Halessie," was a prominent 20th-century African American painter and print artist whose work became a cornerstone of Black nostalgia and Afrocentric home decor during the late 1980s and 1990s.

Career & LegacyName Origin: While his birth name was Ed Hale, he adopted the distinctive moniker "Halessie" during the Civil Rights era. Most collectors and admirers of his art recognize him solely by this signature.Creative Hub: He spent a significant portion of his life and career working out of Greensboro, North Carolina. He was deeply integrated into the local art community and was chosen as the 1992 Featured Artist for the United Arts Council of Greensboro’s African American Arts Festival.Artistic Style: Halessie became globally famous for his vivid lithographs, watercolors, and prints featuring celebratory African and African American imagery. His work prominently features fluid silhouettes of traditional dancers, rich textures resembling batik, and recurring motifs like the large sun or moon.

Cultural Nostalgia

His work holds a cherished place in Black material culture. Pieces like "Hip Bones in Motion", "Harvest Dancer", "Celebration of Womanhood", and "Mandela is Free" were widely distributed as accessible fine art prints. Many contemporary enthusiasts associate his aesthetic with "Black nostalgia," noting that his iconic prints commonly decorated the homes of family elders throughout the late 20th century.


Era: 1980s

artist: Ed hale

signed: yes in pencil

Condition: great vintage used condition with only light wear to the gold frame.

Measurements: 16 1/4 inches wide by 20 1/4 inches tall by 1/2 inches deep. See less