barkley l Hendricks

Barkley L. Hendricks (1945–2017) was an American painter from Philadelphia, celebrated for his life-size portraits of Black Americans. Painting stylish, self-possessed subjects against flat, bold backgrounds, he was a pioneer of contemporary Black portraiture. His 2008 retrospective, Birth of the Cool, travelled to institutions including the Studio Museum in Harlem.

Third Drawer Down carries the artist's work into the home. Founded in Melbourne in 2003, it partners with artists, estates and museums to translate original works into homeware and gifts — tea towels, ceramics, textiles and objects — produced with care for artistic integrity and made for everyday use.