Wednesday, March 29, 2006

D.C. Artist Sam Gilliam


top: From Shiraz and bottom, Day to Night, by Sam Gilliam

I was reading a local magazine and they talked about prominent Washington D.C. artist Sam Gilliam. Part of a movement called the Washington Color School, his beautiful works are so vibrant and many of his paintings have canvases that are draped and seem to "flow". Something about his work reminds me so much of the textiles that many of us on AQ create. Enjoy!

2 comments:

Karoda said...

What do you mean D.C. artist!? Sam Gilliam is a homeboy from Louisville! hehehehe...I know, I know,,,he transplanted himeself. I know his sister who is 72 and a true gem in this community. There will be a restrospective of his work here in a month or two.

Elle said...

LOL! I know! We claim him though! I think his work is beautiful...