james-harold-jennings-nc-1930-1999-tough-girl-windmill
Lot 108
James Harold Jennings (NC, 1930-1999), Tough Girl Windmill
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Plywood cut-out and vinyl, polychrome painted with signature dot designs and tough girl theme, a moveable construction. Artist signed en verso with celestial symbols.


23 x 14 1/2 x 6 in.

From the Collection of James Boyles and David Hawkins, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Jennings work is noticeable for its colorful and sometimes complex, painted dots as well as astral forms. One series of pieces featured women beating up men and was apparently inspired by reading about Celtic and Amazon women. When inspiration failed, Jennings resorted to a favorite trick of pressing fingertips against closed eyelids. Calling himself the “sun, moon and star artist,” he frequently incorporated these symbols within his work as well as included them with his signature.

Good condition.