Charles Bibbs is an accomplished Fine Artist, entrepreneur
and philanthropist that has always believed that we are
the keepers of our culture, and as such, has spent much
of his time working towards developing a cohesive, energized
African American Community. Charles Bibbs’ artwork
manages to fuse African American and Native American cultural
themes that make powerful cross cultural statements. His
work is thought provoking and capable of arousing strong
emotions that cross ethnic, gender and generational barriers.
His artistic renderings convey a deep sense of spirituality,
majesty, dignity, strength and grace. It is sufficient
to say that however his works are viewed or whatever individual
emotions they may evoke, they remain characteristically
and recognizably Bibbs.
“My most important goal is to make profound aesthetic
statements, that are ethnically rooted, and at the same
time arouse spiritual emotions within us.”
Charles has also founded a number of organizations and
businesses to help in the growth of African American artistic
expression such as: Art 2000, Art on Tour, Images Magazine
and the Inland Empire Music and Arts Foundation. Charles
Bibbs’ own corporation, B Graphics and Fine Arts,
Inc., is recognized as one of the leading publishers and
distributors of beautiful African American images. For
many years, we have introduced nothing but the best quality
and technically advanced prints to our customers.
Texture, movement, and energy are regarded as hallmarks
of fine art. These are the elements that form the nucleus
and soul of the imagery of nationally renowned artist,
Charles A. Bibbs.
Using his ethnic heritage as inspiration, along with a
mixture of realism and fantasy, he has developed a distinctive
style that is uniquely Charles Bibbs. a native of Southern
California, Bibbs' exposure to African and Native American
art, which both have a distinct spiritual motivation,
is strongly reflected in his works.
Comments are often made about the larger-than-life appearance
of Bibbs' work. "A lot of artists paint from different
vantage points in reality. Same paint from the top looking
down, others from straight on. I have a tendency to paint
as if I'm looking up. That has always been my viewpoint
on life -- from the bottom up."
This viewpoint has lead to the exaggerated hands, feet,
and height of Bibbs' characters, that has become a trademark
of his work.
If there is one thing that the Moreno Valley, CA artist
wants to convey to viewers of his work, it is that each
of his paintings is a reflection of themselves. "I
want them to realize that each piece of art is about them.
It's about the deep inner feelings of one person being
pictured in a way that touches you."