Mary Proctor (American, b. 1960), Lead Us Beside the Still Water

2004, acrylic on sheet metal with four applied metal fragments depicting winter mountains with lakes, the phrase "LEAD US BESiDE THE STiLL WATER" to surround four female figures with arms raised, signed "Missionary MARY Proctor" to lower center, fitted with wire to top for wall display.

13 x 11 in.

From the Estate of the late Susan C. Frankenberg, Hillsborough, North Carolina

Mary L. Proctor is a self-taught American folk artist from Florida known for her colorful, spiritually inspired assemblages made from found objects. After losing her family members in a tragic house fire in 1994, she felt called by a vision to start painting. She began creating art on salvaged doors and windows, and incorporating collage with handwritten messages about faith and healing. Her work has been widely exhibited, including at the Smithsonian and the American Visionary Art Museum.

Aging to tin visible to verso; otherwise good estate condition.