Tag Archives: Andre Woolery

Unfulfilled by his advertising job, Andre Woolery found refuge in his creative energies as a visual artist. Rather than just relying on paint, the New Jersey resident created one-of-a-kind murals of public figures like Barack Obama, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, and Kanye West among others completely of colored thumbtacks. As a preview to Woolery's first solo exhibition this February 23rd at Frontrunner Gallery in New York, here is a photo gallery of some of his most notable pieces. Click here to read Woolery's full story and follow him on Twitter @undre2g for all updates on his art and upcoming shows.

Artist Andre Woolery’s One-Of-A-Kind Thumbtack Portraits

The former ad man immortalizes Barack Obama and Jay-Z using thumbtacks as his creative base

Artist Andre Woolery creates detailed portraits of public figures like Barack Obama, Jay-Z, Kanye West…

By Anslem Samuel

Posted: February 3, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , ,
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Advertising Man Finds His True Calling in the Arts

Andre Woolery went from pushing ads to art, pushing creative boundaries with his one-of-a-kind thumbtack portraits

Bored with the advertising world, Andre Woolery refocused his energy on the arts and revolutionized…

By Amber McKynzie

Posted: February 2, 2012 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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2011 B.E. Small Business Award Winners

These companies nab top honors at this year's Entrepreneurs Conference

These companies nab top honors at this year’s Entrepreneurs Conference

By renita burns

Posted: May 23, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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2011 B.E. Small Business Award Nominees

Our finalists exceed expectations and seize opportunity to take home top honors at this year's Entrepreneurs Conference

Our finalists exceed expectations and seize opportunity to take home top honors at this year’s…

By Renita Burns

Posted: May 17, 2011 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
BLACK ENTERPRISE Associate Photography Director Lonnie Major (right) shows Woolery and Cato outtakes from the photo shoot.

Go Behind the Scenes of Our November Cover Shoot

Here's how inventors Elaine Cato and Andre Woolery's cover story came together

Here’s how inventors Elaine Cato and Andre Woolery’s cover story came together

By Sonja Mack

Posted: October 31, 2010 Tags: , , , ,