Joseph S. Perrin (American, 1923-2014), Still Life with Blue Vase

Oil on Masonite, 1957, signed and dated at upper left, retaining exhibition labels to verso.

Board 60 x 48 in.; Frame dimensions 63 x 51 1/4 in.

The Mead Corporation, Atlanta, Georgia

Exhibited:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 153rd Annual Exhibition of Oil Painting and Sculpture, January 26 - February 23, 1958.
Detroit, Michigan, Detroit Institute of Arts, 153rd Annual Exhibition of Oil Painting and Sculpture, March 18 - April 13, 1958.

Joseph S. Perrin was a distinguished American artist and educator whose work and leadership significantly influenced the arts in Georgia. Born in Tucker, Georgia, Perrin initially pursued aeronautical engineering at Georgia Tech before serving in World War II. His wartime experiences, including designing airfields in Paris, inspired a shift toward the arts. Upon returning to the U.S., he studied at the Ringling School of Art, the High Museum School of Art, and earned a fine arts degree from the University of Georgia. Furthering his education, he received a Danforth Foundation grant to study drawing, painting, and sculpture at UCLA .
In 1953, Perrin founded the School of Art and Design at Georgia State University, transforming it over three decades into a nationally respected program. An advocate for the arts, he served as president of the Atlanta Arts Festival, chaired the MARTA Arts Council, and contributed to projects like Underground Atlanta and the design of the West Lake MARTA Station. As an artist, Perrin was known for his abstract works featuring solid colors and linear designs. His paintings are found in many prominent collections, including the High Museum of Art, the Georgia Museum of Art, the Carter Presidential Center, and the Coca-Cola Company.

Light surface grime; nail slightly protruding through surface near center of board; some paint flakes in upper right corner; damp stains to linen liner.