james-harold-jennings-nc-1930-1999-angel-wall-art
Lot 102
James Harold Jennings (NC, 1930-1999), Angel Wall Art
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Polychrome paint on wood cut-outs and vinyl, a gilt winged angel is surrounded by stars, applied to wooden cross pieces, signed en verso.

28 x 15 x 2 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.