The Attic Gallery 1101 Washington Street Vicksburg, MS 39183 Phone: 601 638 9221 FAX: 601 638 9221 |
Art by Elayne Goodman The Attic Gallery Vicksburg Mississippi Outsider Art, Southern Contemporary Art, Fine Crafts, Etc. (Lots of etc.) |
Art by Elayne Goodman The Attic Gallery Vicksburg Mississippi Outsider Art, Southern Contemporary Art, Fine Crafts, Etc. (Lots of etc.) |
The Attic Gallery 1101 Washington Street Vicksburg, MS 39183 Phone: 601 638 9221 FAX: 601 638 9221 |
Elayne Goodman Colorful, busy, fun, outrageous: these are some of the usual reactions to Elayne Goodman's art. Her constuctions begin with something found or given to her: cigar boxes, religious figurines, globes, old jewelry, dolls, silverware, anything.. She combines and transforms them into brightly painted creations that have to be seen to be believed. Intricate patterns and whimsical verse of her own composition are trademarks of her work. Elayne was born and reared in rural Mississippi near Columbus. About the genesis of her style she says, "in the depression era we had limited materials and time for creativity. I learned to waste neither. I have done this style of art since I was a teenager. Since I had never seen other art work of this nature, I felt it was unacceptable in the art world. I never showed it or offered it for sale until 1990. I am a self-taught artist but in my 40's I worked part time for a degree and graduated at age 49 with a BFA. The art faculty at MUW convinced me that my style had merit and encouraged me to show my work." At first the only place where Elayne's work could be seen was in a New York gallery, but we are lucky to have connected with her a fews years ago. She and her husband, Pete, seem to like the Attic, and we are proud to present a selection of her recent works. |
