It has been more than 100 years since Justin McCarthy began painting, and 50 years of it was with no recognition. He began drawing while instutionalized and continued to create until the 1960s with virtually no sales, but he knew he was an artist. He literally filled up the mansion where he lived alone with paintings. When artist Sterling Strauser finally visited in the 1960s, he said the paintings were stacked in the bathroom and even in the stove! Thousands of them. I was lucky to learn about Justin McCarthy from Mr. Strauser who became a friend in the 1990s. He showed me hundreds of works during the time we shared, setting aside pieces he knew I would enjoy for every visit. I cherish that time, and since I see no museum mounting a solo show for Justin, I did it myself. On the new JUSTIN MCCARTHY ART from the Jim Linderman Collection I have posted 25 pieces of his work. From his earliest primitive drawings of 1915 to the vibrant oils done in the 1960s. I have tried to represent as many facets of the painter as possible. I hope you enjoy the site.
Justin McCarthy Art from the collection of Jim Linderman is at Http:justinmccarthyart.blogspot.com
No comments:
Post a Comment