Attributed to John Anansa Thomas Biggers, no coa, private collection, medium: crayon and graphite, measurements: 27"h x39"w framed, mint condition Biography: Biggers was an African-American muralist during the Harlem Renaissance. Born in Gastonia, North Carolina, his home became Houston and his murals can be. John Anansa Biggers (1924-2001) was born and raised in North Carolina. His interest in art began with him drawing in the boiler room of the Lincoln Academy, where he was both a student and worker. These drawings were included in Biggers application to the Hampton Institute in Virginia, where he intended to study plumbing. Under professor Viktor Lowenfeld’s direction, he quickly changed his pursuits quickly shifted to art. While attending Hampton, Biggers was encouraged to express the social realities of his African American community and explore the complexities of racism.