To the Beat of the Drum Frame Style:Unframed Ernie Barnes' Skins & Shirts

Ernie Barnes' Skins & Shirts is an African-American work of art of a 3 vs 3 basketball game where one team has their shirts off

For Black women

75 inches (paper size)

It was selected and commissioned by Alexandria City Council

The artwork honors not just the salon and barbershop experiences

To the Beat of the Drum Frame Style:Unframed Ernie Barnes' Skins & ShirtsAfrican dance and African drums are intricately connected and often go hand in hand. They are both essential components of traditional African music and cultural expression. In many African cultures, dance, and drumming are deeply intertwined and are integral parts of various ceremonies, rituals, celebrations, and everyday life. African dance is a form of artistic expression that reflects the rich cultural heritage of different African ethnic groups.