Mr. Burks, a native Floridian, born December 18, 1967 is one of the most unique and prolific conceptual of both fine and commercial artists in America.  He works numerous forms of media including pen & ink, pastels, watercolor and color pencil.

This Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale graduate has won awards and contests including Best of Show in several different art shows. He has freelanced for a number companies including:  Beverly Bean Associates, Baron Signs Manufacturing and Advent Advertising.  He has also worked with several organizations including: Delta Sigma Theta sorority, The Urban League, The Children’s Coalition, Palm Beach Artist Showcase, Center for Creative Education and Voices of Pride.

Mr. Burks has also exhibited his artwork at various galleries, museums and events, a Solo Show at Expressive Vibe Art Gallery, the Cornell Museum at Old School Square, The Historical Jenkins and the Palm Beach County Governor’s Club, as well as showcases at Gallery One, Ann Norton Sculpture Garden, The Palm Beach County Cultural Council Arts Exhibition, A Gathering of Kuumba at Old School Square, Poetic Expressions, Speak Easy poetry showcase, Nubian Art Gallery and Eg2 Gallery Group.

Mr. Burks’ painting Freedom 2001 is in the Cornell Museum permanent collection.

Mr. Burks also utilizes his skills to encourage artistic youth to further pursue their own creative talents and to help promote the arts.  He is presently working on his first coffee table art book.

For information on these works and others from A. Burks, please feel free to contact reed@robinrile.com or (813) 340-9629.

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