Name/Title
untitledEntry/Object ID
2019.8Description
Carved wood and tree branches, painted sculpture by O.L. Samuels. A thin man is kneeling, with arms stretched down by his sides with his palms open. His eyes are almost closed, possibly praying. The man is well dressed in a green suit jacket with gold and pink accents. He also wears a large pink and gold crown or headdress.Collection
Southern Vernacular Art CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2019.8Source or Donor
Dr. and Mrs. Armand CognettaAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Samuels, O.L.Role
SculptorDate made
n.d.Dimensions
Height
27-1/2 inWidth
12 inDepth
16 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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October 31, 2019