A native of New Orleans Willie Birch creates politically incisive yet emotionally sensitive work that addresses issues related to African-American culture and survival. The artist's recent work has addressed New Orleans musical heritage and also the multi-layered experience of African-American males. Willie Birch's work has powerful political, sociological and spiritual meaning but is wonderfully anchored in the daily life and celebratory rituals of the artist's New Orleans neighborhood.

All Artwork
Willie Birch - After the Storm  
After the Storm, 2007
acrylic and charcoal on paper
80 x 60 inches  
 
Willie Birch - A Piece for the Tourist  
A Piece for the Tourist , 2007
acrylic and charcoal on paper
80 x 60 inches  
 
Willie Birch - The Big Nine  
The Big Nine, 2007
acrylic and charcoal on paper
72 x 90 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Maafa  
Maafa, 2005
acrylic and charcoal on paper
63 x 140 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Big Shot  
Big Shot, 2005
acrylic and charcoal on paper
40 x 120 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Three Houses and a Church  
Three Houses and a Church, 2007
acrylic and charcoal on paper
72 x 108 inches  
 
Willie Birch - House and Owner on Touro Street  
House and Owner on Touro Street, 2005
acrylic and charcoal on paper
60 x 100 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Remembering the Black Veterans of World War II  
Remembering the Black Veterans of World War II, 2005
acrylic and charcoal on paper
60 x 88 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Back Yard On Villere Street  
Back Yard On Villere Street, 2007
acrylic and charcoal on paper
76 x 100 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Contemplation: Yesterday, Today  
Contemplation: Yesterday, Today , 2005
acrylic and charcoal on paper
51 x 96 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Street Musicians on Royal Street  
Street Musicians on Royal Street, 2003
acrylic and charcoal on paper
60 x 87 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Dancing to the Sounds of Trombone Shorty  
Dancing to the Sounds of Trombone Shorty, 2004
acrylic and charcoal on paper
66 x 96 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Going Home  
Going Home, 2006
acrylic and charcoal on paper
72 x 72 inches  
 
Willie Birch - New York Pays Homage to the Victims of Katrina  
New York Pays Homage to the Victims of Katrina, 2006
acrylic and charcoal on paper
36 x 72 inches  
 
Willie Birch - The Revolution Got Soul, Soul, Soul  
The Revolution Got Soul, Soul, Soul, 2004
acrylic and charcoal on paper
25.5 x 60 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Warming Up (Terrence Blanchard and Group)  
Warming Up (Terrence Blanchard and Group), 2003-2004
acrylic and charcoal on paper
48 x 60 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Three Musicians for Tom Dent  
Three Musicians for Tom Dent, 2001
acrylic and charcoal on paper
52 x 48.5 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Remembering Katrina  
Remembering Katrina, 2007
acrylic and charcoal on paper
72 x 54 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Night  
Night, 2008-2009
acrylic and charcoal on paper
72 x 54 inches  
 
Willie Birch - The Shooting  
The Shooting , 2007
acrylic and charcoal on paper
108 x 54 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Street Musician with Guitar  
Street Musician with Guitar, 1999
acrylic and charcoal on paper
60 x 48 inches  
 
Willie Birch - A Different Drummer  
A Different Drummer, 1998
acrylic and charcoal on paper
66 x 36.5 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Way Down Yonder in New Orleans (Woman in N.O. Tee)  
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans (Woman in N.O. Tee) , 1999
acrylic and charcoal on paper
76 x 42 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Man Masqueraded as Dog  
Man Masqueraded as Dog, 1999
acrylic and charcoal on paper
72 x 24 inches  
 
Willie Birch - For Sam Cooke  
For Sam Cooke, 1993-1994
mixed media on paper
74.5 x 56 inches  
 
Willie Birch - A Different Drummer (G.B.E.)  
A Different Drummer (G.B.E.), 1993-1994
acrylic on paper
22.25 x 29.5 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Peace Agreement Ceremony  
Peace Agreement Ceremony, n/d
mixed media on paper
36 x 32 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Birthday Radio  
Birthday Radio, 1994
mixed media on paper
55.5 x 50 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Rap: Reflections of Our Time  
Rap: Reflections of Our Time, 1994
mixed media on paper
74.25 x 14.5 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Birthday Celebration for Nelson Mandela  
Birthday Celebration for Nelson Mandela, 1988
gouache on paper, paper mache
42.5 x 56.5 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Boy With Kite  
Boy With Kite, 1988
gouache on paper, paper mache
30 x 44 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Keeping in Touch  
Keeping in Touch, 1987
gouache on paper, paper mache
26 x 34 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Graduation Day  
Graduation Day, 1987
print
22.5 x 30 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Promised Land  
Promised Land, 1985
print
22.5 x 30 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Hair Cut  
Hair Cut, 1985
print
30 x 22.5 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Big Man  
Big Man, 2000
lithograph
50 x 36.5 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Commemorating the Ancestral Burial Ground  
Commemorating the Ancestral Burial Ground, 1992
paper mache, mixed media
51 x 71 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Close Your Eyes and Touch Africa  
Close Your Eyes and Touch Africa, 1990-2003
paper mache, mixed media
31 x 54.5 x 15 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Lotto Dreams  
Lotto Dreams, 1994
mixed media on paper
56 x 19 x 15 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Remembering the Civil Rights Movement  
Remembering the Civil Rights Movement, 1994
paper mache, mixed media
46 x 18 x 18 inches  
 
Willie Birch - School Days I (female)  
School Days I (female), 1995
paper mache, mixed media
44.5 x 23 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Elders (Female)  
Elders (Female), 1995
paper mache, mixed media
56 x 25 x 2 inches  
 
Willie Birch - Elders (Male)  
Elders (Male), 1995
paper mache, mixed media
56 x 25 x 2 inches  
 
Willie Birch - For Kitty #3  
For Kitty #3 , 1995
paper mache, mixed media
9 x 9.5 x 6.25 inches  
 
Iron
Willie Birch - The Couple  
The Couple, 1993
paper mache, mixed media
22 x 16 x 8 inches  
 
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