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Parris Stancell

Parris Stancell spent his childhood drawing; always fascinated with the human figure and inspired by his exposure to European museums and the theater as the son of a U.S. serviceman. These colorful experiences sparked his creative interest and began Parris’ life long drive to study the arts and art history.

Stancell’s creative spirit lie dormant during his stint in the 82ND Airborne where the “macho” soldier ruled out over the insightful artist every time.

It was at Fleisher Art Memorial that Parris developed his talent and his portfolio which he used to gain acceptance at the Philadelphia College of Art. From 1979-1981 Parris mainly studied drawing in various mediums with only six hours a week spent on painting techniques.

Stancell has worked with Mural Arts since 1991.

Artworks
3 Cultures, 1 Heart
North Philadelphia
AIDS Southwest
West Philadelphia
Calm Consideration of Our Existence
West Philadelphia
Charnae Wise Memorial Garden
North Philadelphia
Southern High School Pride
South Philadelphia
The Healing Power of Music
North Philadelphia
The Magic of Music
Northeast Philadelphia
The Three Graces
West Philadelphia
The Universal Principle of a Mother’s Love
Taller Puertorriqueño
North Philadelphia
Storytellers: Past, Present, Future, Forever
Education: The Key to the Future
In Search of the Mustard Seed, Combatting Gun Violence
Southwest Philadelphia
In the Presence of a Peaceful Place
North Philadelphia
In the Presence of a Peaceful Place (East Wall)
North Philadelphia
Resilience
North Philadelphia
Peaceable Kingdom
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Health Center 4 (title unknown)
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia Pharmacy
North Philadelphia
Philadelphia Pharmacy
North Philadelphia
Philadelphia Praise Center
South Philadelphia
Philly Swing
Southwest Philadelphia
Requiem
North Philadelphia
Ready, Willing & Able
Center City
Freedom School
Northwest Philadelphia
Reverend Hester and the Fire Department
North Philadelphia
Children Are the Future
North Philadelphia
A Celebration of Poetry
North Philadelphia
B.R.I.D.G.E.: Bringing Race Into Dialogue for Greater Engagement
West Philadelphia
Healing Walls: Inmate’s Journey
Healing Walls: Victim’s Journey
Our Voice, Our Strength
East Germantown
Peace is a Haiku Song
Southwest Center City
Seeking Peace in Unity
Southwest Philadelphia
Windows of Peace
North Philadelphia
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Banner Project
North Philadelphia