The Prince

Prince

The Key

That odd object in the center of this piece is a key.  The key is floating in front of some stairs leading to a doorway.  Behind the doorway is a heart.  Behind the heart is the profile of a man.

The Key

 There is an excellent docmentary that aired on PBS called The Cats of Mirikitani.  I was able to find a copy of the film on DVD at my local library after a friend recommended to me.

 Jimmy Mirikitani lived close to twenty years homeless on the streets of New York City.  He supported himself by selling his artwork. 

Jimmy’s story is explored in the film.  While making the documentary Mr.Mirikitani’s life reaches a remarkable coda when many of  the traumas he was subject to are resolved.  This is the stuff of a Hollywood movie and I am sure that someday a dramatic picture of his life will be made.

The Warrior

The Warrior

I’m a French Impressionist

Donna

Lee Godie was an artist who lived and worked on the streets of Chicago.  An eccentric bag lady who has been called “the most collected artist in Chicago”.  Known primarily for her paintings done with ball point pen and watercolors, she also used photo booths to take staged pictures of herself.  Lee Godie famously described herself as a French Impressionist

Sir Charles

Sir Charles

Pride (In the Name of Love)

Elevation

Teacher, Teacher

Teacher

While internet surfing last week I happened on this link to a catalog of highlights of Internal Guidance Systems an outsider’s art exhibit in the Hamptons.

The Queen of Diamonds

The Queen of Diamonds

Aaliyah

Aaliyah

A Mind Serene

Give me, kind Heaven, a private station,
A mind serene for contemplation:
Title and profit I resign;
The post of honour shall be mine.
– John Gay (1685–1732)

A Mind Serene