About
Barry "Frank B" Duperon creates narrative driven work revolving urban culture through the observation of everyday life . Visually my work showcases the tribal mask of different meanings from different regions of Africa with a fusion of "African American" influence. Each piece has a story behind it and gives a visual documentation on what's being highlighted . Duperon applies a plethora of mediums from oil, acrylic, and watercolor to non-traditional mediums such as coffee and tea. His work insists on a contemporary and distinct narrative that molds and impacts the viewer’s gaze. Recognized nationally for group and solo exhibitions in Atlanta, Barry Duperon has showcased in New York , Los Angeles, , Orlando, and Houston Duperon has been recognized in publications including the New York Times , Atlanta Journal Constitution and Miami Herald. His work has been collected by The Rollins Family , Georgia Congressman John Lewis and recently married couple Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka'oir.
ACCOLADES:
NAACP ACT-SO COMPETITIONS -
2011 - (Regional Gold) and (National Silver Medal in Painting)
2012 - (Regional Gold) and (National Silver Medal in Painting)
2013 - (Regional Gold) and (National Gold Medal in Sculpture - Silver Medal in Painting - Bronze Medal in Drawing)
SOUTHWEST ART CENTER HIGH SCHOOL JURIED ART COMPETITIONS -
2010 - (1st Place & Best Overall in Painting)
2011 - (1st Place & Best Overall in Painting)
2012 - (1st Place & Best Overall in Painting)
2013 - (1st Place & Best Overall in Painting and Senior Scholarship Award)
MOREHOUSE SCHOOL of MEDICINE - STD Art Competition -
2010 - (1st Place Overall Art Award)
AHSAE DOGWOOD FESTIVAL ART EXHIBITIONS -
2010 - (People's Choice Award)
2011 - (5th Place Art Award)
2012 - (Best In Show and People's Choice Award)
TRI-CITIES HIGH SCHOOL VISUAL MAGNET ART -
2010 - (Best Overall Visual Arts Student)
2011 - (Best Overall Visual Arts Student)
2012 - (Best Overall Visual Arts Student)
2013 - (Best Overall Visual Arts Student)
AP (Advance Placement Testing) 2D Art Painting and Drawing -
2013 - (Best Score Overall) Ranking (5) Highest Score
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY -
2010 - (Honor Student)
2011 - (Honor Student)
2012 - (Honor Student)
2013 - (Honor Student)
SCHOLASTIC ART and WRITING AWARDS -
2010 - (Gold Key Art Award in Painting)
2011 - (Gold Key Art Award in Painting and National Silver Medal Art Award)
(American Vision Nominee and Top Five High School Visual Artist in Georgia)
2012 - (Gold Key Art Award in Painting)
2013 - (Gold Key Art Portfolio Award and Top Three in Georgia)
BRUSH WITH FAME ART COMPETITIONS at Pace Academy -
2012 - (3rd Place Art Award)
2013 - (3rd Place Art Award)
5th CONGRESSIONAL GEORGIA CONGRESSMAN John Lewis Art Competition -
2011 - (3rd Place Art Award and $1,500 Art Scholarship)
2012 - (3rd Place Art Award and $1,500 Art Scholarship)
2013 - (1st Place Art Award and $10,000 Art Scholarship)
JAY SHARPIRO Art Legacy Foundation -
2012 - (2nd Place Art Award)
2013 - (Honorable Mention)
TRI-CITIES HIGH SCHOOL -
2013 - (Most Artistic Student in Graduation Class of 2013)
2013 - (Best of Best Art Award)
GEORGIA KIWANIS ART SHOWCASE -
2013 - (Best In Show Art Award on Local Level)
(Best In Show Art Award on State Level)
GEORGIA MINORITY RED CROSS -
2013 - (1st Place Youth Artist Award)
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY (Art, Music & Performance Talent Hunt) -
2013 - (2nd Place Overall Award)
NAACP Fayette County Branch
2013 - Community Service Award ( The Youngest Member Ever To Win)
EXHIBITIONS -
2013 - Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants
Black Heritage Art Festival
2014 - Clayton County Library Solo Artist Of The Month
Trayvon Martin Tribute Art Showcase At The Hammond's House
Art On The Wall art exhibition at the COI Gallery
Solo exhibition at the Auburn Ave. Research library
Solo exhibition "Embodied" at the Museum of contemporary arts in Georgia
"5th Annual Small Works" exhibition at the southwest arts center
2015
OFF-THE-WALL Pin up art show+sale at MOCA GA
Notch 8 Gallery Collective Art Exhibition
ENOUGH IZ ENOUGH City of Ink 8th Year Anniversary
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series (Finalist)
2016 :
ARTiculate Atlanta 2016 at Mason Fine art Gallery
2016 "UNapologetic II" art exhibition at the southwest arts center in Atlanta ,Ga
"Atlanta Renaissance" art exhibition at The COI Gallery
"COLORS" Interactive art exhibition at The Artlanta Gallery
WHAT'S GOING ON? Art Exhibition at The ARTlanta Gallery
The Ugly Truth Group Art Exhibition at HOBI Studios
2017 :
OFF-THE-WALL Pin up art show+sale at MOCA GA
City Of Ink 10 year Anniversary art exhibition
Articulate Atlanta 2017 at Mason Fine art Gallery
Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Exhibition
2017 Regional winner
Gallery and award photos
