The Keith Mallett Collection - African American Figurines

For Keith Mallett painting is a spiritual journey. A prolific artist, he is also adept at etching and ceramics. His subject matter ranges from still lifes to abstracts. In recent years he has devoted his talents to themes that portray the love and strength that exists within the African American family.

Born in Pennsylvania in 1948, Keith studied painting at the Art Students’ League and Hunter College in New York City and L.A. Valley College in Los Angeles. 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. 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 fine art porcelain plate “All God’s Children Need Love to Warm Them” has been issued as a Franklin Mint heirloom recommendation. He has also enjoyed considerable success with numerous sold-out limited editions.

Embrace of Love

Three generations abide

In loving and sweet embrace,

Sharing joy they feel inside

With faith and hope and grace.

Embrace of Love
#73009 - 8.5" tall
$75.00

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73002.jpg (17065 bytes) The Tree of Life forever grows,
Roots firmly planted in the past.
From older branches new life flows,
With love passed down from first to last.

Tree of Life
#73002 - 9.25"
$75.00

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73007.jpg (38903 bytes) From Strong Roots strong branches grow,
A tree of life whose limbs embrace
The pride within a father’s heart,
The love upon a baby’s face

From Strong Roots
#73007 - 9" tall
$75.00

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73008_grandmashands.jpg (54291 bytes) In Grandma’s Hands, in her embrace

The world seems like a better place.

A heart that loves and understands

The world is safe in grandma’s hands.

In Grandma's Hands
#73008 - 9" tall

$75.00

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73003.jpg (39488 bytes) The Griot weaves a fable of,
The spider named Anasase who,
Peeks out from underneath a leaf,
To hear if all that’s said is true.

Griot, the Storyteller
#73003 - 12"
$95.00

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73001.jpg (31012 bytes) With no beginning
or end,
the Family Circle
is, and always
will be,
surrounding its
members with
unity and love.

Family Circle
#73001 - 7.5"
$65.00

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73000.jpg (13418 bytes) The guardian angel of Spring lovingly watches over
a child born within her season.

Spring
#73000 - 11.5"
$75.00

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