Featured Artist: Charley Harper
Mystery of the Missing Migrants by Charley Harper
I continue to welcome suggestions of artists whose work would fit well in healthcare settings. Recently Sarah Colby suggested Charley Harper. This is what she wrote:
I think Charley Harper's work would be absolutely delightful for a hospital environment. The prints are lively, colorful and often gently humorous. They have a certain nostalgic quality but still look fresh and smart.
Charley has been discovered by a whole new generation of artists, designers and collectors. Shortly before he died last year, he was the subject of a major exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati - and a fabulous book followed.
Charley has been discovered by a whole new generation of artists, designers and collectors. Shortly before he died last year, he was the subject of a major exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati - and a fabulous book followed.
Sarah Colby is the Arts + Healthcare Program Coordinator for the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation.
If you have an artist you would like to suggest, please email me the name and a brief description of why you think their art is suited for healthcare.
If you wish to explore the art of Charley Harper, there is a good Harper website at:
http://www.CharleyHarperPrints.com
They have images from six decade of his work on display and for sale.
Posted by: Terry | December 17, 2008 at 07:21 PM