KEHINDE WILEY STUDIO KW STUDIO

Known for his vibrant, larger-than-life reinterpretations of classical portraits featuring young African American men, New York-based visual artist Kehinde Wiley has turned the practice of portraiture on its head—and in the process, has taken the art world by storm.

Wiley recently embarked on an exciting new project: a series of classical portraits of African-American women—something he’s never done before. The film, KEHINDE WILEY: AN ECONOMY OF GRACE, documents the project as it unfolds, tracking Wiley’s process from concept to canvas, and coming to know the women whom he selects to paint. Produced by Show of Force.

PREMIERES SEPTEMBER 5th at 9 PM ET

In Jeff Dupre’s intimate documentary “Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace” — which won the Jury Prize for Best Short Documentary at this year’s SXSW and the HBO Audience Award for Best Short at the 2014 Provincetown Film Festival, Wiley sets out to explore the female subject for the first time. For the film’s New York premiere, the acclaimed painter comes to BAMcinématek to discuss his work and give audiences a glimpse into his creative process.

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