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William S. Arnett

Arnett, William Sidney

American, 1939 - 2020

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Missouri Pettway, Blocks and Strips Work-Clothes Quilt, 1942, cotton, corduroy, and cotton sacking, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, 2020.28.15

Blocks and Strips Work-Clothes Quilt

Missouri Pettway · 1942 · cotton, corduroy, and cotton sacking ·  Accession ID  2020.28.15

The image shows an abstract arrangement of rectangular and square shapes, featuring a patchwork quilt with a variety of colors and patterns. Sections of stripes, floral designs, and solid colors combine to create a mosaic-like effect within the quilt. The geometric shapes in different sizes form an asymmetrical pattern.
Irene Williams, Blocks and Strips, c. 1980, cotton, crepe, acetate, polyester, and corduroy, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, 2020.28.28

Blocks and Strips

Irene Williams · c. 1980 · cotton, crepe, acetate, polyester, and corduroy ·  Accession ID  2020.28.28

The image shows a pattern of rectangular shapes arranged concentrically in a spiraling design. The design features alternating colors such as brown, red, green, and gold. The geometric arrangement creates a sense of depth and movement.
Flora Moore, Medallion, 1970s, corduroy and flannel, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, 2020.28.40

Medallion

Flora Moore · 1970s · corduroy and flannel ·  Accession ID  2020.28.40

The image shows intersecting wooden planks arranged in an abstract formation against a neutral background. The planks vary in texture and color, ranging from blackened to natural wood tones. They are tied together with strips of fabric in pink, red, teal, and purple, creating a complex web of lines and intersections. The composition evokes familiarity with objects such as a bundle of kindling or artistically arranged stack of firewood, focusing on contrasting colors and textures enhancing the abstract nature.
Lonnie Holley, Burnt Out, 1994, rags and burned wood, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, 2020.28.36

Burnt Out

Lonnie Holley · 1994 · rags and burned wood ·  Accession ID  2020.28.36

The image displays a quilt with rectangles and squares in a geometric pattern. It features gray fabric with pink rectangular shapes creating movement. The quilt is bordered by white fabric with blue vertical lines, providing contrast to the dominant colors.
Missouri Pettway, "Path through the Woods", 1971, polyester knit, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, 2020.28.16

"Path through the Woods"

Missouri Pettway · 1971 · polyester knit ·  Accession ID  2020.28.16

Joe Light, Birdman Trainer, 1987, oil-based enamel and spray paints on wood paneling, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, 2020.28.37

Birdman Trainer

Joe Light · 1987 · oil-based enamel and spray paints on wood paneling ·  Accession ID  2020.28.37

The bust is a sculpture of a human head with detailed features including eyes, nose, and mouth. The subject has curly, brown hair and is wearing a single, large hoop earring. The color of the sculpture is mainly brown with shades of beige and red on the lips. The material appears to be a mix of substances with a textured and uneven surface. The sculpture is positioned slightly upward, looking to the side. It stands against a light grey background.
James "Son Ford" Thomas, Untitled, 1988, unfired clay, wire, aluminum foil, artificial hair, glass marbles, plastic bead, and paint, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, 2020.28.2

Untitled

James "Son Ford" Thomas · 1988 · unfired clay, wire, aluminum foil, artificial hair, glass marbles, plastic bead, and paint ·  Accession ID  2020.28.2

The image shows an abstract composition of vertical and diagonal lines and shapes against a textured background. In the foreground, there are dark elongated brushstrokes connected by softer, rounded shapes. These suggest figures enclosed within a wooden frame made of overlapping planks. The painted elements resemble an abstract portrayal of a group of people with halos or circular elements above some heads.
Purvis Young, Saints, late 1970s, various paints, clear acetate, and wood lathe on laminated paperboard, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, 2020.28.30

Saints

Purvis Young · late 1970s · various paints, clear acetate, and wood lathe on laminated paperboard ·  Accession ID  2020.28.30

Mose Tolliver, Self-Portrait of Me, undated, house paint on wood panel, Gift of Lawrence A. and Joan M. Friend in memory of Robert A. Arnett, 2022.12.1

Self-Portrait of Me

Mose Tolliver · undated · house paint on wood panel ·  Accession ID  2022.12.1

The image features a collection of angular and intersecting lines created with sticks and vibrant paint textures. The central piece is an abstract composition with elongated yellow forms and amorphous rounded shapes. The background is a vortex of swirling colors—red, grey, black, and white.
Thornton Dial, Refugees Trying to Get to the United States, 1988, found wood, plastic tubing, window screen, wire, epoxy putty (possibly Splash Zone), aluminum foil, and enamel on wood, Patrons' Permanent Fund and Gift of the Souls Grown Deep Foundation, 2020.28.32

Refugees Trying to Get to the United States

Thornton Dial · 1988 · found wood, plastic tubing, window screen, wire, epoxy putty (possibly Splash Zone), aluminum foil, and enamel on wood ·  Accession ID  2020.28.32