Name/Title
PeacockEntry/Object ID
2019.2Description
Wooden peacock sculpture created by O.L. Samuels. Consistent glitter paint application and addition of fabric and bead details.Collection
Southern Vernacular Art CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2019.2Source or Donor
Ms. Patsy Eccles and Mr. Ray IannucciAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Samuels, O.L.Role
SculptorDate made
n.d.Dimensions
Height
24-1/2 inWidth
38 inDepth
39 inInterpretative Labels
Label
O.L. Samuels (1931-2017)
O.L. Samuels began to carve wood after a serious accident kept him in a wheelchair for several years. Samuels works mainly with found wood objects such as tree trunks, roots, and old wood furniture. He is known for his imaginary images, dreamlike figures, and mythical creatures, each of whom come with a story about its existence. O.L. Samuels now lives in Tallahassee with his wife, using his living room as a workshop.Created By
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March 29, 2019