Luther E. Vann (December 2, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American artist known for his colorful and spiritual artwork. He worked in many forms, including painting, photography, sculpture, and digital art. His work often showed people, nature, and spiritual ideas in a powerful and thoughtful way.

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Vann was born in Savannah, Georgia, but moved to New York City when he was six years old.  Vann studied at the High School of Music and Art, the Art Students League where he studied under Harlem Renaissance artist Charles Alston, and the New School for Social Research.  

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Vann’s work evolved through the decades. His early pieces explored metaphysical themes—spiritual beings, layered imagery, dreamlike sequences—while his later work, especially after his permanent return to Savannah, began to reflect the people and rhythms of Southern life, rendered with a luminous palette and spiritual resonance.

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Throughout his career, Vann received many awards and grants, including support from the New York State Council for the Arts and the Georgia Council for the Arts. His artwork was shown in museums and galleries across the United States and around the world. His work is part of public collections at places such as the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and the Telfair Museums in Savannah.

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In his later years, Vann lived quietly in Savannah and continued creating art every day in his home studio. He believed art should inspire people and help them see the deeper meaning of life. Luther E. Vann passed away in 2016, but his art and influence continue to be remembered and celebrated.