Name/Title
untitledEntry/Object ID
2023.2.7Description
This statue of a man stands with his left arm stretched out holding a dollar bill. He wears a robe, hat, and shoes embellished in Samuel’s distinctive glitter paint.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingArtwork Details
Medium
carved wood, glitter paintCollection
Southern Vernacular Art CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2023.2Source or Donor
Lou and Calynne HillAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Samuels, O.L.Role
SculptorDate made
n.d.Interpretative Labels
Label
O.L. Samuels (1931-2017) 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.Created By
ashley.williams@gadsdenarts.orgCreate Date
March 12, 2024